
Puan Siti Nita Zuhra Mohd Nazri was appointed as an Executive Director of Etiqa General Insurance Berhad on 1 January 2025.
Puan Siti Nita, aged 53, holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Iowa, United States of America (USA), and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Essex, United Kingdom (UK).
She is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) of Etiqa International Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (EIHSB) and the Chief Distribution Officer of EIHSB and Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad.
With 28 years of extensive experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Puan Siti Nita possesses comprehensive knowledge in areas of strategic planning, fixed-income investment, insurance/takaful, business strategy, financial analysis, sales and business development.
Puan Siti Nita commenced her career in 1996 as a Corporate Planning/Finance Executive at K & N Kenanga Berhad. She was subsequently appointed as an Equity Research Analyst in 1999. In 2001, she joined Etiqa Group, where she held various senior management positions, including Head of Fixed Income, Head of Investment Division, Head of Bancassurance, and Chief Bancassurance Officer, before being appointed as Chief Distribution Officer of Etiqa Group in 2023.
In her current role as Deputy CEO of EIHSB, Puan Siti Nita spearheads strategic business initiatives and sales strategies within Bancassurance and Regional Distribution for EIH Group. She oversees the overall business expansion and operational efficiency of all entities across EIH international markets, comprising Etiqa Life and General Assurance Philippines, Inc. (ELGAP), PT Asuransi Etiqa Internasional Indonesia (Ell), Etiqa General Insurance (Cambodia) PLC (EGIC) and Etiqa Life Insurance (Cambodia) PLC (ELIC). Additionally, in her capacity as Chief Distribution Officer, she collaborates with the Pricing, Actuarial and Underwriting teams to enhance the Motor insurance portfolio, contributing to significant profitability improvements.
The numerous awards and accolades granted to Puan Siti Nita are a testament to her dedication commitment, perseverance and exceptional leadership. Under her stewardship, Etiqa Insurance & Takaful has won the Overall Champion for NIAM Bijak Malaysia for 3 years consecutively, Best BancaTakaful (Asia) at International Takaful Summit, Cairo 2013, Best BancaTakaful (Asia) at International Takaful Summit, London, 2012 and Best BancaTakaful (Malaysian Takaful Association) Awards. Furthermore, she was recognised as one of the ‘Top 300 Most Influential Women in Islamic & Finance for Year 2019’ and the First Runner Up of the ‘Young ASEAN Managers Award 2010.
In addition to her executive responsibilities, Puan Siti Nita currently serves as a Non-Executive Director (NED) of ELIC.
Last update on 7 January 2025