Overview
Oona Insular Insurance Corporation (Oona Insurance Philippines) is wholly-owned by Oona Philippines Holdings Corporation (OPHC). We offer a wide range of products including motor, property, and personal accident insurance. Oona Insurance Philippines plan to introduce new products such as new age lines, health insurance, as well as solutions that are emerging on the back of increasing adoption of internet, e-commerce and digital payments.
OPHC is an indirect subsidiary of Oona Holdings Pte. Ltd., a holding company incorporated in Singapore which is backed by funds advised and managed by Warburg Pincus LLC
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
We are by your side every step of the way, accompanying you to move forward with peace of mind, contributing to the development of a more sustainable and supportive society.
Empathizing with our customers is not just our goal – it is our commitment. It is imperative that we don’t let technology become an impersonal layer. We must ensure that our customers feel our love, respect, and commitment to their welfare in every interaction with us.
We need to have a bias for action where we make new things and avoid the error of falling in love with our own shadows. If something doesn’t work, drop it. Fail fast. And get on the energizing task of reimagining and remaking.
Value and respect each member of the team, especially those interacting with our customers. How we treat each other is how we will come across to our customers.
We should always choose the harder path if that’s the right one. When we see something that’s amiss, we set it right. We need to be proud of the place we work in and feel proud when we talk about it with others.
We will keep focused on the long term and our customers. We will enjoy and celebrate our achievements but never let that go to our heads. We will speak with our actions and maintain balance in our ups and downs.
Chairman of the Board
Abhishek is the founder of and helms Oona’s growth roadmap and development. His passion for digitizing and simplifying insurance and providing best in class customer experience inspired him to establish Oona. He has 25 years of experience across various geographies and industries. Before founding Oona, he was with FWD Group where he served as Group Chief Officer of New Business Models, and CEO for FWD Singapore. Prior to that, he was the CEO of Prudential Poland and held numerous senior roles across the globe, including Malaysia and India. He is an Economics Graduate from SRCC, University of Delhi and holds a post graduate in Management from IIM Kolkata.
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Director
Yen Goh serves as Oona Insurance Philippines' Director and a Principal at Warburg Pincus. Yen Goh joined Warburg Pincus in 2016 and was initially based in New York focusing on Industrial and Business Services investments in North America but is now based in Singapore focusing on investments in Southeast Asia across multiple verticals. Prior to joining Warburg Pincus, Yen worked as a Management Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting, based in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors (University Medal) from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Business Administration (Palmer Scholar) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Director
Angela oversees our financial direction and strategy management across the Group. She started her insurance career in Malaysia where she was deeply involved in the rel-listing of an insurance entity and a merger. Her career in insurance has taken her to various jurisdictions including Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore where she has held both the local and regional CFO roles. She holds an LLB and BComm from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and is a member of the Malaysian Bar and a CFA charterholder.
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Independent Director
Pedro Roxas is an Independent Director at Oona Insurance Philippines and is the current Chairman of the Board of Roxas Holdings Inc and its operating subsidiaries, namely: Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI), San Carlos Bioenergy, Inc. (SCBI) and RHI Agri-Business Development Corporation (RHI-ADC.) He is likewise the Executive Chairman of Roxas & Co., Inc. He is also the Chairman of Fundación Santiago and Club Punta Fuego. Mr. Roxas has extensive experience serving as an independent director for companies such the Manila Electric Co. (MERALCO), Metro Pacific International Inc. (MPIC), Oona Insular Insurance Corporation, CEMEX Holdings Philippines Inc., and Brightnote Assets Corporation. He is also a Trustee of Roxas Foundation, Inc. (RFI). He graduated with a BS Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA in 1977.
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Independent Director
Valentino Bagatsing serves as an Independent Director at Oona Insurance Philippines and is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP). He has extensive experience in investments, corporate finance, and PPPs amongst others, and has held various senior positions across South Asia, ASEAN, and North America, for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group. Mr. Bagatsing holds a Master of Business Administration from McLaren School of Business, University of San Francisco, including further education programs from Harvard Kennedy School, Columbia University and Asian Institute of Management.
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Independent Director
Martin Cu is a partner at multi-stage venture capital firm 500 Global for its Southeast Asia growth initiatives, and spearheads the exploration of early-stage investments in the Philippines.
Prior to 500 Global, Martin was the Philippines Country Head of Ninja Van, one of Southeast Asia’s largest tech-enabled, last-mile logistics companies.
Martin led marketing teams at Zalora Philippines as Marketing Director and Head of Marketing Planning & Communications.
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Abhishek Bhatia
Chairman of the Board
Yen Min Goh
Director
Angela Tan
Director
Pedro Roxas
Independent Director
Valentino Bagatsing, FCID
Independent Director
Martin Cu
Independent Director
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Manik is a seasoned Property and Casualty leader, with nearly two decades of experience across underwriting, product management, pricing, portfolio management, and running scaled insurance portfolios in the Asia-Pacific region. He began his insurance career at AIG, where he spent 15 years leading consumer insurance portfolios before joining Oona Group as our Group Chief Underwriting Officer. Beyond his wealth of knowledge and experience, what makes Manik truly stand out is his passion for our industry’s purpose. He’s committed to increasing much-needed insurance penetration in Southeast Asia, and he’s especially driven by a desire to inspire and nurture young talent within our industry.
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Chief Information Technology Officer
Normie joined Oona Insurance Philippines in January 2023 and is the current Chief Information Technology Officer. She oversees the overall IT operations including cybersecurity, Infrastructure, application development and digital transformation. In over 25 years, she has built an extensive career in IT, working with Multinational Fortune 500 Companies and other industries including Technology, BPO, Softwares, etc. Prior to Oona Insurance, she worked as a Senior Vice President in QBE Insurance and in Genting Hong Kong where she served as Vice President. Normie has graduated as a full scholar with a degree in Computer engineering from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.
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Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Partnerships
Ashish Arora, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Partnerships at Oona Insurance Philippines, brings 18 years of marketing and eCommerce expertise. With a versatile background spanning Media & Entertainment, Telecom, and General Insurance, he excels in sales, product development, and digital demand generation. Ashish has been a key player in innovating digital value chains for general insurance. In his recent role, he demonstrated proficiency in P&L management and initiated strategic alliances with leading eCommerce and payment platforms. Ashish's strategic vision and diverse skills position him as a crucial driver for Oona's growth and success in the competitive insurance landscape.
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Chief People Officer
Nadine joined Oona Insurance Philippines in June 2024 and is the current Chief People Officer. She oversees the overall People Strategy including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Total Rewards. Passionate about people growth and development, Nadine’s career in Human Resources spans over two decades. Nadine initially specialized in Total Rewards while working with Mercer having been responsible for partnering with Banking, FMCG, Energy and the Semiconductor industry sectors. She progressed in her career with large multinational organizations such as Philip Morris, Novartis, and Eli Lilly. Prior to joining Oona, she was with Zuellig Pharma where she was HR Director for ZP Therapeutics before taking on a regional role as Corporate HRBP based in Singapore. She graduated with a degree of A.B. Literature from Ateneo de Davao University and Master in Business Administration from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
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Head of Legal and Compliance
Atty. Hope Candido joined Oona Insurance in November 2024. She has been in the insurance industry since 2012, guiding leading companies such as Sun Life of Canada, BDO Insure, and Pru Life UK. She also served as counsel for BDO Unibank, Inc. and as an associate lawyer at Puyat, Jacinto & Santos Law Offices. Atty. Hope passed the Philippine Bar in 2010. She holds a Juris Doctor degree (Second Honors, Silver Medal) from Ateneo de Manila University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (magna cum laude) from the University of Santo Tomas. She also completed the One-Year Course on Trust Operations and Investment Management from the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines and is an Associate of the Life Management Institute of the Life Office Management Association.
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Manik Bucha
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Normie Ortiga
Chief Information Technology Officer
Ashish Arora
Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Partnerships
Nadine Mariazeta
Chief People Officer
Atty. Hope Jan Candido
Head of Legal and Compliance
We are people who take care of people
While we take pride in giving excellent customer service, we equally put high value on the people who make up our workforce.