Zafri Ab Halim new CEO of Etiqa Takaful

Zafri Ab Halim has been appointed as Etiqa Takaful Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Insurance services veteran Zafri Ab Halim has been appointed as Etiqa Takaful Bhd’s new chief executive officer with effect from Sept 1.

He reports directly to the CEO of Maybank Ageas Holding Berhad, Kamaludin Ahmad, and is responsible for driving the takaful business and overseeing the performance of Etiqa Takaful in Malaysia. 

 “Zafri is uniquely qualified to lead Etiqa Takaful at this important time. He has spent most of his entire career in the insurance industry,” said Kamaludin.

Zafri worked with Malaysia National Insurance Bhd (MNI), now known as Etiqa Insurance Bhd, for 14 years at the start of his career.

Kamaludin said based on Zafri’s track record, he knows the company well.
 
“He is a hands-on leader who has consistently delivered strong bottom-line results. He has demonstrated a passion for deploying new and innovative ways to serve clients. 

“All of this will enable Zafri to help Etiqa Takaful achieve its full potential to be a stronger Takaful company especially in the family takaful segment,” Kamaludin said.

 Zafri had more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. He joined Etiqa from Great Eastern Takaful Berhad, where he served as CEO. 

Prior to that, he led the finance and corporate services division which includes financial accounting, investment, management information system, and general administration in Bank Aljazira, Saudi Arabia.  

 He holds a Master of Science in Project Management from George Washington University, US, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. 

He is a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountant and a certified Chartered Accountant.