AmMetLife Insurance Berhad (AmMetLife) recently announced that Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail has been appointed as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Rangam Bir, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
Wan has nearly 30 years of experience in the insurance and takaful industries, including as an industry regulator, actuary, and senior leader across insurance and takaful organizations. He has also served as the chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association, reflecting his active leadership within Malaysia’s insurance sector.
“Wan brings a strong combination of actuarial insights, deep industry experience, and commercial leadership to AmMetLife, at a time when protection and health needs in Malaysia are evolving rapidly,” said Elena Butarova, MetLife’s Regional Head for Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam. “We are confident he will lead the company with focus and purpose in its next chapter.”
Speaking about his appointment, Wan said: “Now more than ever, Malaysians are looking to build a more confident future. I’m excited to be leading AmMetLife as we continue to share the benefits of insurance, health protection, and sound financial planning to millions of Malaysians.”
AmMetLife, established in 1973 as AmLife Insurance Berhad, is one of the longest-serving insurers in Malaysia. It is a joint venture between AmBank Group, a leading financial services group in Malaysia, and MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services to individual and institutional customers.
