Singapore Insurance Institute unveils new council members

Newly elected president shares vision for organisation's future

Singapore Insurance Institute unveils new council members

Insurance News

By Roxanne Libatique

The Singapore Insurance Institute (SII), an organisation for professionals in the insurance and financial services sectors in Singapore, has declared its council members for the 2024/25 term following recent elections.

The elections took place at SII’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 10. Members gathered to discuss important developments and elected the new council to guide the institute over the next year.

Singapore Insurance Institute council members for 2024-25

The newly elected council members for the 2024-2025 term are:

  • President: Jeanette Lim (Chubb Asia Pacific)
  • Vice President: Benjamin Ang (GoalsMapper)
  • Immediate Past President: Sunny Verma (FM Global)
  • Treasurer: Wina Marita (Matson Driscoll & Damico)
  • Council Members: Jeslyn Tan (Singapore Reinsurers’ Association), Summer Montague (DAC Beachcroft), and Tay Si Wei (Berkley Re Asia)
  • Co-Opted Council Member: Suang Wijaya (Eugene Thuraisingnam LLP)

See LinkedIn post here.

Outgoing president highlights organisation’s efforts

Verma, the outgoing president, remarked on the institute’s dedication to enhancing professionalism within the insurance field.

“Since its inception, the Singapore Insurance Institute (SII) has stayed true to its purpose of promoting, encouraging, and advancing professionalism in the insurance industry,” he said. “Over the past few years, we have worked relentlessly to enhance the knowledge and skills of our members and have organised numerous networking events and seminars that have brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to share insights and best practices. It has been a privilege to serve SII, and I am immensely thankful for the experience.”

New president shares plans for the organisation

Lim conveyed her appreciation and forward-looking vision.

“I am honoured to have been elected as the SII president, and I would like to thank Sunny for his leadership as well as the dedicated individuals for their tireless contributions to the institute. As we embark on this new chapter together, it is crucial for us to acknowledge the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the insurance industry. The world is evolving rapidly, and the insurance landscape is no exception,” she said. “Let us seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact in our industry and contribute to the well-being of Singapore’s insurance landscape. Let us come together to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of our industry, and I am confident that, together, we will achieve great things.”

The SII operates as a non-profit entity managed by a council composed of elected and co-opted members from various sectors within the insurance and financial services industries. Its mission is to promote professionalism in insurance and financial services. This year, SII celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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