Surannit Chit is the Deputy Director of the Financial Development and Innovation Department in Bank Negara Malaysia. He oversees the formulation of strategic plans and policies to advancethe development of the Malaysian insurance sector. These include initiatives to shape theindustry’s landscape and promote robust market infrastructure to support the growth of aprogressive, inclusive and resilient financial sector. He also drives initiatives to promote greater insurance access and penetration among the underserved segments throughmicroinsurance/takaful initiatives.
Prior to joining the department, Surannit was a Deputy Director in the Insurance DevelopmentDepartment. He began his career with Bank Negara Malaysia after graduating from theUniversity of Southern California, and he is also a London School of Economics and PoliticalScience alumnus.