KUALA LUMPUR, September 27 – Chubb announced today the appointment of Hng Keng Yoong as the Chief Operating Officer for Malaysia. In her new role, Ms. Hng’s will be responsible for driving the operational strategy across the business as well as spearheading the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the distribution channels and product lines. 

Ms. Hng is a seasoned professional in the insurance industry, having had experience in both life and general insurance. Her 20-year career spans across Asia and the UK. She was the Head of Strategic Planning for Chubb Asia Pacific, a regional role she held since 2019 after working in various capacities within the Regional Accident & Health and Finance teams in Singapore. Ms. Hng moved back to Malaysia as the Chief Operations Manager in January 2021.

On the appointment of Ms. Hng, Country President of Chubb in Malaysia, Steve Crouch said: “I am delighted to have Keng Yoong step up to the role of our Chief Operating Officer. She is a high-calibre, innovative and results-oriented executive. I have every confidence that her extensive experience, combined with her strong leadership and execution skills will ensure we continue to achieve our growth ambitions for Chubb as a leading general insurer in Malaysia.”