Yap will be overseeing business development, marketing and corporate communications for PIAS as it strives to grow its presence and expand its footprint in the city state.
Formerly with Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore, Yap has close to two decades of life insurance and financial advisory experience.
PIAS had been a subsidiary of the Australian firm of the same name, until a majority stake was bought by Aviva in 2013.
With one of the largest growing networks of advisers in Singapore, PIAS offers a diversified suite of financial services and solutions with a personalised approach.