Young ASEAN Insurance Manager Award

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After a thorough assessment, we have shortlisted four dynamic young leaders from their respective countries to advance to the final stage: an interview session with a panel of esteemed senior industry leaders from ASEAN !

We have four finalists instead of three this year because there was a tie for the second runner-up. A total of 18 nominations from 6 countries were received for YAMA 2024. AITRI is committed to the mission of highlighting and recognizing inspiring young industry leaders. We believe that platforms like YAMA can motivate dynamic individuals to emerge as catalysts for growth in the region's industry and economy.

The final award judging will take place on 26 November 2024, during the 27th ASEAN Insurance Regulators' Meeting and the 50th ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting. The YAMA 2024 winner will be announced during the Gala Dinner hosted by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank.

AITRI and AIC strongly encourage young leaders in the insurance industry to actively develop their skills and capabilities to excel in their respective fields. By doing so, we can foster a robust talent pipeline within the ASEAN insurance sector, ensuring future excellence and leadership in the field.

Dynamic young managers such as the YAMA finalists are essential in shaping the future of the insurance industry. By recognizing their outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence, we aim to inspire both current and aspiring leaders in the region. Our hope is that they will become leaders of substance, dedicated to personal growth and to developing their teams, ultimately building a resilient industry with a future-ready workforce.

It is heart warming to witness the rise of such remarkable talents in the region. We are optimistic that, with this dynamic pool of individuals, the industry will continue to thrive and reach new heights.

On behalf of the AITRI Secretariat, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all nominees, finalists, judges, industry associations, supporting organizations, and industry participants for their invaluable support of YAMA 2024. Your contributions are vital to the success of this initiative. Thank you!

ABOUT YAMA

The ASEAN Insurance Training and Research Institute (AITRI) is excited to announce that nominations for YAMA 2023 are now open! Whether you are an established or emerging manager, this award is for you. We invite all young managers to submit an entry or nominate someone deserving of recognition. Organised with the support of the ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC), this award recognises young emerging insurance industry leaders from across the ASEAN region. This year’s YAMA finals and award presentation will be in conjunction with the 26th ASEAN Insurance Regulators Meeting (AIRM) and the 49th AIC Joint Plenary Meeting in Vietnam this coming November.

YAMA AWARD OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the award are to:

recognize outstanding young managers for their achievements, contributions and dedication towards the insurance industry;
recognize the potential of young talents in the industry as future leaders of the ASEAN insurance economies.
be a role model for the future generation of insurance professionals joining the industry
inspire dynamic individuals to step forward to lead to be a catalyst of growth and development of the region’s insurance industry and economy at large.

YAMA

The Young ASEAN Insurance Manager Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the insurance industry and the community at large in the ASEAN region.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

Open to Staff of an Insurance, Takaful, Reinsurance, Retakaful, or Loss Adjusting company within the ASEAN member countries
Must have held a managerial role for the past 12 months
The highest level eligible to apply for this award is an individual reporting to a C-Suite/Senior Management

The nominee must be:

40 years old and below (only those born on 1 January 1983 onwards are eligible to enter)
an ASEAN national
working for a minimum of five (5) years in the insurance industry
competent and has shown outstanding leadership within the company and the industry.
innovative and creative in managing people and the business
successful in undertaking difficult management or business challenges
successful in promoting a positive image of the industry

THE JUDGES

The judges for this award comprises of leaders in the ASEAN insurance industry. All entries will be evaluated by the panel judges. Three finalists will be shortlisted and announced on YAMA microsite. The finalist will be invited to attend a selection interview with all the judging panel.