Bridgetown, Barbados – July 12, 2021 – Pan‑American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of life, accident, and health insurance throughout the Americas, has appointed Michael Lucas as General Manager of its Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Islands operations.
Mr. Lucas joins PALIG with more than 20 years of successful industry and management experience. His responsibilities will include business development and growth, field force management, and financial performance for these markets.
“Michael’s experience in the financial services sector will be critical to sustaining our momentum and growth in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Islands,” says Greer Quan, CEO and Managing Director ‑ Caribbean Region.
“His understanding of the business from both a strategic and operational perspective will be invaluable as we build on our already‑established foundation.”
Mr. Lucas previously served as Manager ‑ Customer Service at Sagicor Life Insurance Company, Manager ‑ Insurance Operations at Resolution Life Insurance Company, and Partner and Managing Director of Lashley Financial Solutions. As an independent management consultant, he guided companies to greater financial and operational growth.
A graduate of Queens College, he holds certification from UWI and BIMAP and has attained the ALMI, FFSI and ACS designations from the Life Office Management Association.
“PALIG is committed to helping policyholders reduce their personal and group financial risk, while building wealth,” says Mr. Lucas. “I am very pleased to help lead this initiative.”