Chaouki will work closely with Allianz’s local partner, Allianz Global Corporate Specialty, the company said in a statement. She will lead the sales team in Singapore and help develop Allianz Care’s offering for globally mobile employees in the region. She will also be responsible for managing existing broker relationships and extending the intermediary network.
Prior to joining Allianz, Chaouki was with international health insurer Henner Group for more than eight years, holding a number of leadership positions from its Singapore office.
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With close to a decade’s experience in international private medical insurance (iPMI), Chaouki holds several certifications from the Singapore College of Insurance, including in health insurance, personal general insurance, life insurance, and investment-linked policies, as well as a master’s degree in human and social sciences from Paris V University.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Rifka Chaouki to the team,” said Alexis Obligi, chief sales and development officer for international health at Allianz Partners. “Singapore is such an exciting market for us at the moment, and it is great to see someone with such extensive experience and knowledge of the region join us to help it grow. I wish Rifka the best of luck in the role and look forward to working together.”