Amy Gochuico becomes first woman to lead Manulife Philippines
Her appointment took effect on November 3, succeeding Rahul Hora, who had led the insurer since 2022.
Manulife Philippines has appointed Amy Gochuico president and CEO, effective November 3. The insurer said she is the first woman to head its Philippine business in nearly 120 years, taking over from Rahul Hora.
Gochuico has 30 years of experience in insurance and leadership across Asia, including distribution and bancassurance. She joined Manulife in 2021 after holding senior positions at multinational insurers in several Asian markets.
Before the appointment, she spent two years leading Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp. as president and CEO. Her tenure included a 15-year extension of the bancassurance partnership between Manulife and China Bank.
She previously held the chief bancassurance officer role at Manulife Indonesia, where her responsibilities included supporting partnerships with Bank Danamon and DBS Indonesia.
Manulife said Gochuico will oversee strategy and operations, with priorities including stronger distribution capabilities and closer customer and partner relationships. Steve Finch, Manulife Asia president and CEO, cited her regional experience, distribution expertise and work in the Philippine business as reasons for her selection.
Insurance Commission figures showed Manulife Philippines recorded net income of ₱1.97 billion in 2025, down 10.3 per cent from ₱2.19 billion in 2024. Premium income fell 9.3 per cent to ₱14.39 billion in 2025, compared with ₱15.86 billion in 2024.
