Acorn International Network started as an insurance agency to provide risk-consultancy in risk-management services as well as insurance advocacy, buying and consulting for corporations, non-profit entities and individuals.
We are now an insurance broker registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, giving us access to a host of insurance companies and Lloyd’s syndicates in Singapore.
OUR COMMITMENT
Our Vision
To be the insurance advocate, buyer and consultant of choice for SMEs which are on growth and expansion mode.
Our Mission
– To provide comprehensive risk solutions that address the unique needs of SMEs at growth and expansion stage.
– To be independent in sourcing for insurance providers (including insurance companies and insurance intermediaries) all over the world.
– To be independent in providing advice and opinion to clients.
Our Philosophy
To be the preferred insurance and risk solution buyer and procurement specialists instead of seller of insurance.
Clients who may benefit most from us:
– SMEs at growth and expansion stage.
– Uncommon risks such as aquaculture, livestock, bloodstock, aerospace.
– Private Clients: wealthy and affluent individuals who may have rare collections, fine arts, exotic cars, luxury yachts and who want risk-management advice.
OUR FOUNDER
DAVID ONG
David Ong is the Founder and CEO of Acorn International Network.
He is a Fellow of The Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and has also been conferred the Chartered Insurance Practitioner title.
Prior to founding Acorn, David had already accumulated decades of experience in the insurance industry. Over the years, he held multiple key appointments in several prominent insurance broking companies and was formerly the head of a multinational and global insurance broker. David was the CEO of Marsh and Mclennan (Singapore) and held various other senior posts including regional appointments in Marsh and Willis.
David has built-up a wide range of experience in designing, placing and servicing Global/Regional Insurance programmes for MNCs, Power and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electronics, Manufacturing, Aquaculture, Aviation, Food and Beverage and Healthcare corporations.
He is passionate about transferring insurance and risk-management best practices to local large, medium or small enterprises in various stages of growth and regional expansion.
In addition to his contributions in insurance broking, David was also Singapore Chapter Chairman of the World President’s Organization (WPO), the graduate body of the Young President’s Organization (YPO), and has held various offices in the YPO. He is still an active member of the merged YPO-WPO Singapore Chapter.