The document describes a 12-week internship program called General Insurance Internship for Talent (GIIFT) organized by the Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM). The objectives of the program are to enhance the profile and image of the general insurance industry, change public perceptions, and attract top undergraduate talent. Interns will undergo a structured rotation in various departments across 28 member companies and gain exposure to career opportunities in claims, underwriting, business development, and more. There is no bond requirement for participants.

1. General Insurance
Internship for Talent

2. Project
Objectives
• Enhance the profile of the
industry, elevate its current
image and showcase career
opportunities available to
young talent.
• To change the public
perception of the insurance
industry, especially the
younger generation.
• Attract top undergraduate
talent from local universities.
Project Highlights
• 12-week internship attachment
with general insurance/reinsurance
companies, insurance brokers, loss
adjustors and surveyors.
• A structured program for interns with
a rotation cycle through the various
departments in the company e.g. claims,
underwriting, business development,
policy servicing, risk management etc.
• A 3-4 day orientation and industry
induction program will precede the
actual internship. Before being assigned
to any of the 28 member companies, the
interns will be briefed on the industry
landscape, regulatory environment,
market performance and other important
key issues by various stakeholders.
• There will be no bond attached to this
program for the interns.
Project GIIFT to Showcase the Industry
In line with the Strategic Review and transformation of PIAM,
there is a crucial need to build a pipeline of talent for the General
Insurance industry in Malaysia. Offering the youth of Malaysia
direction and guidance will aid in feeding the right talent into the right
sections of this vast industry.
The General Insurance Internship for Talent (GIIFT) is an awareness
enhancing program, aimed to reach out and profile the industry to the
pool of young talent at our universities. It will showcase the rich and varied
career opportunities in the world of General Insurance by exposing students
to internship attachments at the various member companies. In so doing,
students will gain insight on General insurance as a global and dynamic industry
to work in. This program is open to undergraduates of all disciplines in local or
international universities in Malaysia. There is no bond attached to this program.

3. Kelvin Siah
Head Service Programs, Malaysia,
Singapore & Indonesia
Sharmala Maniam
Manager, Investment Division
Zaidi Omar
Senior Manager, Reinsurance Department
“Being part of a large corporation has
provided me with far more opportunities
which in turn has boosted my career growth.
I have personally met all of the senior leaders
and I find that the business leaders are very
approachable and take the initiative to guide
and mentor the junior team members.”
“I happen to be blessed with an extremely
involved senior management team, who
make it their personal objective to ensure
that I am always supported through peer
knowledge, strategic thinking and real world
experiences. This has opened up unique
situations where I find myself more mentally
prepared and up for any challenge.”
“Our company has made some of the most
talented people in the industry personally
available to me and this has inadvertently made a
huge difference in my career over the last couple
of years. I find that hands on guidance and team
assignments in the workplace have been far more
beneficial than any university classroom.”

4. Level 3, Wisma PIAM
150, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2274 7399
Fax: +603-2274 5910
Email: piam_sec@piam.org.my
Website: www.piam.org.my
PIAM is the national trade association of all licensed direct and reinsurance companies
for general insurance in Malaysia. PIAM currently has 28 member companies.
Applications
Gain hands on experience through
Project GIIFT and get to know the
General Insurance industry. Come
explore the wealth of knowledge and
experience through connecting with
your future peers, an opportunity not
to be missed.
Send your resume now to:
Manager
Human Capital & Talent
PERSATUAN INSURANS AM MALAYSIA
Level 3, Wisma PIAM
150, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Email: talent@piam.org.my