Igloo kicks off 2025 with multi-market partnership wins and Chief Distribution Officer appointment

Leading regional insurtech Igloo expands reach through new partnerships and products with notable consumer finance brands, e-commerce platforms, and digital wallets in Southeast Asia including Salmon, Skyro, and Shopee in the Philippines; Kredivo, DANA, and Akulaku in Indonesia, and True Money and Lazada in Thailand 

Insurance industry vet Sasitharan Krishnan joins as Chief Distribution Officer to lead Igloo’s multi-modal distribution across digital and traditional channels  

Leading regional insurtech Igloo enters 2025 with a strong push, launching new partnerships, introducing new products with existing partners across the region, and appointing a Chief Distribution Officer to grow its embedded insurance and sales intermediaries business lines. 

Changing Lives, One Person At A Time: Al Quitangon Reaffirms Sun Life’s Commitment To Filipino Families As Chief Distribution Officer

Al Quitangon, Sun Life's Chief Distribution Officer

In a country where the people are still in the process of recognizing life insurance as a tool for securing their families' futures, Sun Life stands as an industry leader that guides Filipinos towards achieving greater financial security. At the helm of this endeavor is Al Quitangon, a seasoned veteran in the realm of finance who now serves as Sun Life's Chief Distribution Officer.

Quitangon’s journey with Sun Life is one marked by a deep understanding of financial planning. As a former advisor himself, he perceives the challenges and aspirations as client might have and uses this as a fuel to lead governed by client-centric values. 

“Everyone who steps into the world of insurance knows that this isn’t just a job, this is a calling. It’s about empowering Filipinos to take charge of their future, allowing them to have the right knowledge and tools necessary to be prepared for the unforeseen challenges of life,” said Quitangon. His personal philosophy on finances puts education to the fore, believing that financial literacy is the cornerstone of long-term prosperity.