Singapore: High Commissioner of Pakistan to Singapore, Rabia Shafiq, met with a delegation of senior executives from leading Pakistani insurance and reinsurance companies at the Pakistan High Commission in Singapore to discuss opportunities for strengthening cooperation and institutional linkages in the insurance sector.

According to Press Information Department, the delegation was led by Muhammad Hisham, Chief Operating Officer of IGI General Insurance. During the meeting, discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the insurance sectors of Pakistan and Singapore, particularly through institutional linkages, professional exchanges, and capacity building.

The High Commissioner emphasized that stronger linkages between the respective insurance institutes of the two countries could contribute significantly to enhancing the capacity and capabilities of Pakistan’s insurance industry. She also highlighted the importance of professional development, particularly in actuarial sciences and specialized training, to strengthen expertise and industry standards.

The delegation informed the High Commissioner that around 60 Pakistani delegates are participating in the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) 2026, being held in Singapore from November 1 to 5. They noted that the annual conference provides a valuable platform for engaging with global insurance and reinsurance experts, exchanging knowledge and experiences, and learning about emerging developments and international best practices in the sector.

The visiting delegation comprised senior executives from Oceanic Group, i4i Reinsurance, Habib Insurance, IGI General Insurance, Asia Insurance, Sindh Insurance, Pakistan General Insurance, FIB Brokers, Pak-Qatar, and Jazz Sure Insurance.