KUALA LUMPUR: AIA General Bhd, a subsidiary of AIA Bhd has appointed Gary Hoo as chief executive officer effective from Dec 15, 2021.

       Hoo succeeds Eric Chang, who assumes a new role as the CEO of Digital Platform Partnerships at AIA Group.

       Hoo will be responsible for further strengthening the company’s position in the general insurance space by providing strategic leadership as well as overseeing its day-to-day operational execution, ensuring the continuous growth and sustainability of the business.

       This also includes AIA General Bhd recent digital transformation journey which has resulted in the establishments of new partnerships and the introduction of new digital insurance solutions.

       Prior to his appointment, Hoo was AIA General’s head of conventional business and the appointed actuary.

       During his four-and-a-half-year tenure, he has made numerous notable contributions to the company including spearheading the license separation and formation of AIA General as a new entity within AIA Malaysia’s group of companies in 2018, as well as launching AIA’s flagship personal accident, motor and fire insurance products.