Dear Colleagues & Friends,

Alumni for Life is an informal group created for individuals who share a common thread – we have all worked in or currently still working in AIA or AIG group. We have all travelled in the insurance road and as we continue in our journey, life takes on a broader dimension and perspective.

The purpose of the informal group is to provide a platform for communication and network. It can also be a reference station for precious memories of times together. Colleagues who have contributed in sharing their experiences, thoughts, insights and wisdom will undoubtedly provide some elements of encouragement, inspiration and motivation to colleagues and friends.

For a start, the blog contains the introduction and a post on “A Tribute to the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore.


Happy Memories and Reading!
Douglas Cho
May, 2015

Thursday, 11 July 2019




2019 Reunion Gathering Feedback


Feedbacks are important as a communication tool. They provide an outlet for feelings, emotions and views.

Some of our colleagues have given their feedback on our 2019 Reunion Gathering on June 15th held at the SMU Lounge.

Anna Ho (Hong Kong)
"Just want to thank you once again for including us for the Singapore reunion.  Agree totally with Poh Wah's comments. Our appreciation goes to all the sponsors and the ambassadors.  We have taken advantage of and enjoyed all the benefits and services that went into the event."

Jacob Wong (Hong Kong)

" Thank you very much for allowing us to join the 2019 Reunion in Singapore.  It was fantastic and we all loved it, particularly on meeting all our good friends in the AIA family.   Please do include my email in your distribution list so that I can get those related news.

Seeing you in the coming events."

Lily Rumjahn (Hong Kong

" Douglas, thank you and the Alumni Ambassadors for all the hard work in organizing the reunion.  It was totally enjoyable to spend time with members of the alumni and everything was well organized.  We all loved the performance by the very professional band and the photo booth. So happy to receive hard copies of the photos which we can always flip through from time to time."

Kevin Chia (China)

" Let me first thank you for organising this event. I know it is very troublesome to be doing this and that it takes great determination and sense of purpose to continue doing this.

For me who have been in China for over 20 years and having left AIA Singapore for even longer, these previous meetings let me keep in touch with so many old colleagues, some of whom I have forgotten their names. And as we grow older, we will even forget more persons as our minds deteriorate. 

I am so glad that Edmund himself turned up, knowing well that he has so many functions and do not easily turn up for such social functions.

As for the function, my flight back was truly worthwhile. It was a delightful evening to meet so many old friends and have so much good food. And all for free!!!

From the looks of the others present, you can clearly see that they were enjoying themselves. In their old days in AIA, I don't even see them fraternize so much. You can also see your group of loyal supporters. Thank you once again."

Daniel Tan (Perth, Australia

" It was a nostalgic and memorable event for me to catch up with all levels of AIA staff from Singapore including those from Hong Kong, other neighboring regions. We have over abundance of foods and drinks, music, instant photos, and prizes to take home including lasting friendships and memories!

Thank you, Douglas and your committed team for organizing this special reunion for all of us. It worth all the effort to reschedule my flight to make it."

Clement Lien (Indonesia)

"Thank you Douglas for organizing such an enjoyable gathering. I am happy that I have the opportunity to meet up with old friends. Hope that we can continue with this tradition."

Timothy Chia (Singapore)

"Let me first thank you and all my former colleagues , who have now become friends, for again putting together a very warm and nostalgic reunion .

So good to see so many familiar faces and suddenly you begin to realise that it has been nearly 3 decades that we were all working together and how time has flown . 

Great to have given Edmund Tse a ride to and from the party as I haven't seen him for more than 20 years and, short as it was, we had a great catch up time. 

Looking forward to the next one! "

Sarah Ong (Singapore)

"It was a relaxing night with good food, great company,  overflowing of fine wine, soothing music and fun photography session to capture our precious memories with our ex-colleagues. Thanks to all for making it yet another unforgettable gathering."

Jenny Wong (Singapore

"It was a well organized event. Thank you Douglas and the organizing committee for making the reunion of the  alumni possible." 

Ronald Seah (Singapore)

I think it was well organised and as in previous years provided a very good opportunity for old friends and colleagues to re-connect.

Lance Tay (Singapore) 

"A great gathering of all the wise man and woman! Also, made me feel young as I think I am below the average age of the group! This gathering was made special by the presence of Edmund Tse who looked exactly the same as he was in 1985 when I joined AIA!

Cheers Douglas and thanks for organising another great reunion."


We thank all the colleagues who have given their feedback. Indeed the opportunity to meet fellow colleagues, past and present, resonated from all who have attended the reunion.

The critical success factor for all reunions is the presence of attendees or else all efforts will be fruitless and with limited outcome.

Remember that in human relationships, we can experience moments of happiness and pleasure. Keep the collegial friendship intact as you continue to journey through life. 

Douglas Cho


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