AmMetLife Insurance Berhad has announced the appointment of Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 March 2026. Wan succeeds Rangam Bir, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. With nearly three decades of experience in the insurance and takaful sectors, Wan has held roles as an industry regulator, actuary, and senior leader, and has served as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association.
Elena Butarova, MetLife’s Regional Head for Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam, expressed confidence in Wan’s leadership, stating, “Wan brings a strong combination of actuarial insights, deep industry experience, and commercial leadership to AmMetLife, at a time when protection and health needs in Malaysia are evolving rapidly.”
Wan Saifulrizal commented on his new role, saying, “Now more than ever, Malaysians are looking to build a more confident future. I’m excited to be leading AmMetLife as we continue to share the benefits of insurance, health protection, and sound financial planning to millions of Malaysians.”
AmMetLife, established in 1973, is a joint venture between AmBank Group and MetLife, offering a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions. The partnership leverages MetLife’s international expertise and AmBank Group’s local strength to provide customer-centric life assurance solutions in Malaysia.
