Zurich Malaysia Enhances UiTM s Actuarial Resource Centre
– Zurich Malaysia today contributed RM50,000 to University Teknologi MARA ( to enhance the facilities at the university’s Actuarial Resource Centre ( The monies are from Zurich General Takaful’s General Risk Investment Account surplus charity fund which is then distributed as “amal jariah” on behalf of Zurich General Takaful customers.
The contribution will be utilised to create a more conducive learning environment and improve the resources for UiTM’s actuary students and lecturers in support of their endeavour to be internationally competitive.
Zurich Malaysia hopes the contribution can help develop a healthy pool of well trained, professional actuaries in the country Actuary is key to a so und, progressive and inclusive financial system, especially in insurance and takaful.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad Chief Executive Officer Nazrul Hisham Abdul Hamid said, Being one of only two industry players in the country that hold all four insurance and takaful licenses, Zurich Malaysia is in a unique position to offer a holistic approach, to meet the needs of Ma laysians in obtaining protection. Our goal is to enable them to enjoy a higher quality of life and reach their full potential. To this end, the field of actuarial science supports our mission to enhance the lives of Malaysians by protecting them, their lov ed ones and things that matter. We are indeed grateful to have this opportunity to support UiTM’s vision in producing internationally competitive talent.”
UiTM is one of only four public institution s of higher learning in the country that offer actuarial science study. It is the first Malaysian public university to receive the highest number of exemptions for Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) actuarial science professional papers.
Present at the cheque presentation ceremony were UiTM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry, Community and Alumni Network) Professor Dato’ Dr Rahmat Mohamad and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Mohd Nazip Suratman together with UiTM Dean of Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences Professor Dr Haryani Haron, Malaysian Takaful Association CEO Azli Munani and members of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
As of June 2019, there are 928 members (including students) registered with the Actuarial Society of Malaysia, the only representative body for the actuarial profession in Malaysia.
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Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich’s customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com
Zurich Malaysia
Zurich Malaysia is a collective reference term for the Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) business subsidiaries operating in Malaysia: Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad, Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad, Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad and Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad. Zurich Malaysia offers a broad range of comprehensive insurance and takaful solutions; helping individuals as well as business owners understand and protect themselves, their businesses and their assets from risk. Zurich Malaysia has an integrated branch network in major cities nationwide as well as dedicated agency and distribution channels nationwide to serve the needs of its customers. For further information on Zurich Malaysia, visit www.zurich.com.my
Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad
Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad (ZGTMB) is one of Malaysia’s leading general takaful operators. It is a member of Zurich Insurance Group and the sole provider of shariah-compliant general takaful products within Zurich. With more than a decade of Takaful market expertise, ZGTMB offers an extensive range of general takaful solutions spanning motor, travel, property, financial and personal lines, small to medium enterprises as well as large industrial risks. Together with its dedicated employees, agency force, distributors and partners, supported by its nationwide branch network, ZGTMB is committed to help its customers understand and protect their valuable assets and businesses from risks. For further information about ZGTMB, visit www.zurich.com.my