14 February 2018, Singapore – FWD Group today announced the appointment of Arthur Lee as EVP, New Markets & Corporate Governance, and South East Asia Chairman. In the role, Arthur will oversee FWD’s expansion in the region, as well as leading corporate governance across the Group, including risk, compliance, audit, and legal functions.

Arthur’s long track record of C-suite insurance industry experience in Asia Pacific saw him most recently at Tokio Marine Asia, where he was the Chief Executive and member of the Board, as well as Executive Officer of Tokio Marine Holdings, driving the development and operations of the Tokio Marine in the region. He was also a member of a number of boards within the Tokio Marine Group.

Huynh Thanh Phong, Group CEO, FWD Group, said, “We are excited to boost our leadership with a seasoned professional of Arthur’s caliber. He will work closely with myself and the Group executive team to expand FWD in Asia geographically, as well as to deepen our presence in our current operating countries. His extensive knowledge of the South East Asian markets and his long term relationships with key partners in the region will be extremely valuable assets for FWD.”

Arthur said, “I am delighted to be a part of the FWD team. I have been inspired by the dynamic culture here and the heartfelt dedication of everyone across the Group behind our ambitious vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. As one of the newest and fastest-growing pan- Asian insurance brands, we have an opportunity to do things differently, and I look forward to helping make our vision a reality.”

Prior to Tokio Marine, Arthur was Executive Director of The Asia Life Assurance Society for several years where he managed the Singapore and Malaysia property & casualty, and later, life businesses.

About FWD Group

FWD Group spans Hong Kong & Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan, offering life and medical insurance, general insurance and employee benefits across a number of its markets.

FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences, with easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to become a leading pan-Asian insurer that changes the way people feel about insurance.

Established in Asia in 2013, FWD is the insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group.

For more information, please visit www.fwd.com

About FWD Philippines

FWD Life Insurance Corporation (“FWD Life”) is the first life insurance company licensed by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines under the new Insurance Code. FWD launched its commercial operations in September 2014. After its second full year of operations in 2016, FWD ranked #12 in total premium income, up one notch from previous year, according to the Insurance Commission’s report.¹ By March 2017, FWD Life is the highest-capitalized life insurer in the Philippines with PhP 2.3 billion in paid-up capitalization.²

FWD Group spans Hong Kong & Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan, offering life and medical insurance, general insurance, and employee benefits across a number of its markets. Established in Asia in 2013, FWD is the insurance business arm of investment group, Pacific Century Group. In the Philippines, FWD has nine business hubs located in key cities nationwide with its headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences, with easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to become a leading pan-Asian insurer that changes the way people feel about insurance.

For more information please visit fwd.com.ph.  

 

¹ www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > 2017 > Based on Premium Income

² Based on publicly available disclosures.

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