Veteran insurance leader to accelerate growth, strengthen partnerships and drive customer-focused innovation
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 August 2026 - Etiqa Insurance Singapore today announced the official appointment of Claudia Soh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 14 Aug 2026. Over the past six months, while serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer and continuing in her role as Chief Financial Officer, Claudia has led Etiqa Insurance Singapore through a period of sustained growth and transformation, strengthening the company's foundations while driving initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centricity. Her appointment reflects the Board's confidence in her leadership and vision as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.
With more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry, Claudia brings extensive expertise across finance, strategic planning, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and auditing. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, including experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and senior leadership roles within the insurance industry.
During her tenure at Etiqa, Claudia has helped build on the company's strong momentum by supporting its growth agenda while advancing new initiatives. Her collaborative leadership approach and focus on long-term value creation have contributed to strengthening Etiqa's capabilities for the future. She has also been an advocate for transforming the finance function from a traditional support role into a strategic business partner that helps create stronger outcomes for customers, employees and stakeholders.
"We are delighted to formally appoint Claudia Soh as CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore," said Kamaludin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etiqa Insurance and Takaful. "Claudia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic clarity, operational excellence and resilience. Her ability to drive innovation, build strong teams and adapt to changing customer needs will continue to strengthen our market position in Singapore to deliver long-tern value for our customers, employees and stakeholders"
On her appointment, Claudia said, "I am honoured to undertake the role of CEO at Etiqa Insurance Singapore at a time of significant change for our industry. As customer expectations continue to evolve, we must remain agile, innovative and focused on delivering purposeful value. By combining digital innovation, data-driven insights and strong partnerships, we will continue to enhance the customer experience and help more individuals and businesses build financial confidence and resilience."
Deepening Partnerships and Empowering Financial Readiness
As a leading composite insurer, Etiqa Insurance Singapore will continue to deepen its distribution capabilities and ecosystem partnerships to make protection more accessible and relevant to customers. Beyond its longstanding bancassurance partnership, Etiqa will work closely with Maybank to deliver more integrated financial and protection solutions, leveraging the strength of the Maybank network and customer ecosystem. Etiqa will also continue collaborating with partners across Singapore to develop innovative solutions that support customers' evolving protection, savings and financial wellness needs. Hashtag: #EtiqaInsuranceSingapore
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About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)
Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (EIPL) is a life and general insurance company licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. Having protected customers in Singapore since 1961 under the name United General Insurance Co. Sdn. Bhd., the company transitioned into the Singapore branch of Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2009. Today, EIPL in Singapore stands as the pivotal operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group, a leading insurance and takaful provider in ASEAN.
EIPL offers a comprehensive range of life and general insurance products accessible through its diverse distribution channels, including bancassurance, agents, brokers, financial advisers, partnerships, direct and online sales via Tiq by Etiqa. Etiqa is rated 'A' by credit rating agency Fitch for the group's 'Favorable' business profile. The company is a member of the Maybank Group.
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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2026 – Cambodia officials and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Approximately 800 Cambodian leaders and Church members gathered Wednesday morning on the temple grounds, located at Russian Confederation Street Phnom Penh 12040 on a 1.3-hectare site.
Represented at the event were top leaders in government, diplomatic corps, religion, business, education, health care and the news media.
They heard speeches from Church leaders and His Excellency Minister Chay Borin of the Ministry of Cult and Religion, who represented His Excellency Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Leading the Church delegation was Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and senior leader from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The commemoration will continue with public open house tours:
Saturdays, 15 & 22 August: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday, 17–21 August: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 16 August: No tours available.
In his speech, Minister Chay Borin said he was "honored and delighted" to represent Prime Minister Hun Manet at the event. He noted the "magnificent architecture and craftsmanship" of the Phnom Penh Temple and said it demonstrates the growth of religious faith in Cambodia. It is also a reflection of the peace, political stability and freedom of religious belief enjoyed by Cambodian citizens.
Elder Gong said, "For us, this temple is a holy and sacred place where heaven and earth come together in serenity and harmony. In the temple, we worship God and receive His blessings. We learn God's plan of happiness and our divine identity and purpose. We promise and covenant to live good, moral, productive, faith-filled lives."
Regarding the temple, Minister Borin told the large group of government and community leaders, "I firmly believe that this new holy place will become a place where love and peace are nurtured, a place where people can leave behind wrongdoing and sin, and a place that contributes to cultivating morality, virtue, and good conduct among all those who come here to worship."
The temple is a "symbol of peace and of building strong and harmonious families for generations to come, consistent with one of the Church's core teachings, which emphasizes strong and enduring families as an important foundation of society."
Elder Gong said he and his wife love visiting Cambodia and have met with Church members and friends all across the country. Cambodia, he said, "is a miracle of modern development" while also preserving Khmer history and culture. "We are grateful for the privilege to worship freely in this beautiful country in meetinghouses and places of worship," he said.
Elder Gong said Church members "believe we are all children of God, which makes us brothers and sisters. As such, we are grateful to work with the government of Cambodia to provide hundreds of humanitarian, education, and medical projects to benefit our Cambodian brothers and sisters regardless of religion."
Elder Gong noted that Cambodia is a country that treasures temples. "Temples are also special to us," he said. "We are grateful for the permitting and support we have received to build this temple in Phnom Penh."
Sacred temple ceremonies bless God's children, said Elder Gong, both those who are living and those who have passed on to the next life. "Temple ceremonies encourage our members – from the young to the elderly – to love and honor deceased family members. Parents, grandparents, and ancestors can be united with their families, happy and forever. Temple ceremonies bless families and individuals with peace, healing, forgiveness, and unity."
Cambodian Church member Vichit Ith, who was instrumental in obtaining official government recognition of the Church in 1994 so it could begin operating, also spoke at the event.
"Today, our Church family in Cambodia has grown to over 20,000 members," he said, "worshipping in chapels across the nation—each one a testament to the faith, devotion, and resilience of our Cambodian brothers and sisters."
Brother Ith said the temple is "a monument to the enduring friendship and mutual respect between our Church and the Kingdom of Cambodia."
In the temple, said Brother Ith, "members commit to follow God and, in turn, become more upright and reliable citizens. It is a place of eternal families – where marriages are sealed not 'until death do us part,' but for eternity, strengthening the social fabric of Cambodia one family at a time. It is also a place of divine knowledge – where members learn about God's plan for humanity, giving them hope, purpose, and a desire to serve others."
Following the public open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 30 August 2026. After the dedication, the temple grounds will remain open to visitors, but entry into the temple itself will be reserved for faithful members of the Church.
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