Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad ("Allianz Life") has appointed Yeoh Eng Hun as the Company's Appointed Actuary, Chief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer. He succeeds Chin Tze How who has assumed a new responsibility as Chief Market Management Officer of Allianz Life.

The 35-year-old Yeoh joined the regional Actuarial team of Allianz Asia Pacific office in Singapore in 2008 and was appointed as Regional Chief Actuary Life in 2009; a position he has since held. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and a CFA charterholder.

Yeoh is one of the Malaysian actuaries who has worked abroad for many years in various actuarial roles. With only about 90 qualified actuaries currently in Malaysia, Yeoh adds to this elite group of professionals.

Besides being appointed as the Chief Actuary, Yeoh will also be responsible for strengthening the risk management function of Allianz Life as the Chief Risk Officer.

Allianz Life welcomes Yeoh and believes Yeoh's vast experience, knowledge and expertise will contribute to the progression of the Company.

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