Yuchengco hailed woman leader at 2021 Asia Insurance Awards

MALAYAN Insurance Co. Inc. Vice Chairman Yvonne Yuchengco has been named Woman Leader of the Year at the 2021 Asia Insurance Industry Awards.

In an interview, Yuchengco said that she feels that We Women, a gender-based solutions to address the insurance needs or requirements of women for protection, was instrumental in clinching the title.

In partnership with the International Finance Corp. (IFC), Malayan Insurance program coformulated Stela (Simply The Easiest Live Assistant) Solutions — a suite of insurance products that help women deal with various life stages. It comprises seven femalecentric products that safeguard women, their families, assets, businesses and overall well-being from unexpected challenges.

Stela Shield protects women from unforeseen circumstances, while Stela Family provides a financial safety net for Filipino women and their families. Stela Wheels secures women while on the road, and Stela Home covers their properties and households. Stela Biz Silver, Gold, and Red help Filipina entrepreneurs look after their businesses, employees, families and themselves.

“Filipinas need more opportunities and tools to help them overcome the challenges they may encounter as a woman, mother, breadwinner, entrepreneur or vehicle owner. Through We Women and Stela Solutions, we empower Filipinas to take charge of their finances, futures and overall wellbeing,” Yuchengco said.

The Asia Insurance Industry Awards is an annual recognition program given by the financial journal Asia Insurance Review (AIR). Read by over 7,000 subscribers in 24 countries, AIR is a trusted resource by financial professionals.