LIAM reelects Raymond Lew as president
KUALA LUMPUR: The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) reelected Raymond Lew president at its 50th Annual General Meeting, held on March 27, 2024.
In a statement, LIAM said Lew, who is also the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Bhd (SLM), will be supported by AIA Bhd’s CEO, Ben Ng, as the new vice-president for the 2024/2025 term.
“Lew is a transformational leader who pioneered and grew SLM’s distribution, marketing, and analytics operations, driving client experience and digital transformation agenda.
“He steered the expansion of the partnership network, development of insurance specialists, and other new distribution channels, all of which have led to the company’s impressive business transformation,” it said.
Lew joined SLM as the chief distribution officer in 2013, bringing over 30 years of financial experience as the CEO and president of the company.
He also serves as the company’s country head, overseeing the operation of SLM financial businesses in Malaysia and a key member of SLM’s executive commi ee.
Meanwhile, Ng has 30 years experience in demonstrating his depth and breadth of knowledge in the life insurance industry.
“Ng is one of the very few Asian actuaries who has qualified as a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.
“He has also led AIA to achieve transformational growth across its distribution channels, supported by the company’s distinctive digital capabilities and innovative and customercentric health and wealth propositions,” LIAM said.
LIAM said Ng joined AIA in 2011 and was appointed to head the company on August 15, 2019.
“He has assumed roles including regional director of business development, CEO of group corporate solutions, and president director of AIA Financial Indonesia,” it added.