Board of Director

A well-established insurance institution with a strong market presence is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to strengthen its Board. The organisation is recognised for its disciplined governance, strong financial stewardship, and commitment to policyholder protection within a highly regulated environment. This appointment is a key addition to the Board’s Audit and Governance capability, with a clear emphasis on financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:
As an Independent Non-Executive Director, you will provide robust, independent oversight of the Group’s financial reporting, internal controls, and governance framework. Operating at Board and Committee level, you will play a central role in safeguarding the integrity of financial disclosures and reinforcing disciplined risk and capital management within an insurance context.
You will bring informed, constructive challenge to Board discussions, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory and audit standards.

What you bring:
• Provide independent oversight of financial reporting integrity, audit processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Serve as a key member (and where appropriate Chair) of the Board Audit Committee, and contribute to Risk and other governance committees.
• Oversee adequacy and effectiveness of controls across underwriting, claims, reserving, and investment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and insurance standards, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) requirements.
• Review capital adequacy, solvency position, and financial resilience from an independent Board perspective.
• Strengthen Board assurance over enterprise and insurance-specific risks, including underwriting, claims, market, and operational risks.
• Assess the effectiveness of external audit, internal audit, and financial governance processes.
• Evaluate senior management performance in relation to financial discipline, control environment, and governance outcomes.

What sets this company apart:
This insurer is distinguished by its strong governance culture, prudent financial management, and long-term focus on stability and policyholder trust. The Board values independence, technical depth, and clarity of thought, particularly in audit and financial oversight. This appointment offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the governance and resilience of a leading insurance institution.
What's next:
If this opportunity aligns with your Board experience and professional background, we welcome your application.

Please apply by clicking the link or emailing your profile to sammie.sam@robertwalters.com.my
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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