FWD Group names new CEO for Singapore market

FWD Group has named Adrian Vincent as chief executive officer of FWD Singapore. Vincent joined FWD Singapore in 2019 as general manager, life business, successfully establishing the company’s financial adviser channel and now executing on its high-net-worth strategy. He is an insurance industry leader with over 20 years of experience, including serving as deputy CEO at a multi-national insurance company based in Singapore. He reports to Binayak Dutta, managing director, emerging markets, and group chief distribution officer. and succeeds Khor Kee Eng, who is taking on a new role in the FWD Group headquarters.

“Vincent's appointment as Singapore CEO reflects our commitment to nurture talent from within. I’m confident that Vincent will continue to pioneer our customer-led approach to insurance, leveraging the talented team that we have developed in our Singapore business in recent years,” said Dutta.

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“Together we are forging our path as a next-generation insurer in Singapore that is making protection, retirement savings, and legacy planning in the country easy, accessible, and affordable. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Singapore team and delivering on our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance,” said Vincent.

Aside from FWD Group's newest appointment, FWD Hong Kong does charity work. FWD Hong Kong collaborated with LoveXpress, a local charity organisation, to launch a scented candle workshop for autistic children and their parents in December last year. 

The workshop is a continuation of FWD's campaign namely #LiveBoundless, aiming to encourage people to enjoy the special moments in life through pleasant scents, while the relaxing nature of each candle symbolises the comprehensive protection that FWD is committed to providing for the community.

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