InLife names Gemilo J. San Pedro as independent trustee

Insider Spotlight

• InLife elected a veteran audit and risk expert to its board
• New trustee brings decades of experience from SGV and listed firms
• Move reinforces insurer’s focus on governance and sustainability
  
  

Largest Filipino life insurer InLife has elected Gemilo J. San Pedro as its new independent trustee, adding deep expertise in auditing, financial advisory, and risk management to its board as the company navigates a rapidly evolving financial environment.

Why it matters

Strong corporate governance remains a critical pillar for insurers facing heightened regulatory scrutiny, market volatility, and rising customer expectations. 

By bringing in a seasoned professional with extensive risk and audit credentials, InLife signals its intent to further strengthen oversight and long-term stability.

The big picture

San Pedro is a retired partner, professional practice director, and head of risk management of SyCip Gorres Velayo (SGV) and Co., one of the country’s leading multidisciplinary professional services firms. 

His background spans decades of advising organizations on audit quality, financial controls, and enterprise risk frameworks, areas that are central to life insurance operations.

Go deeper

Beyond his previous role at SGV, San Pedro currently serves as an independent director of Filinvest Land Inc., Globe Fintech Innovations Inc., and Electronic Commerce Payments Inc. 

These roles place him at the intersection of real estate, digital finance, and payments, sectors that are increasingly relevant as insurers expand their digital footprint and explore new distribution and service models.

What they’re saying

“We are honored to welcome Mr. San Pedro to the InLife Board of Trustees. His extensive background in auditing, financial advisory, and risk management brings tremendous value to our organization,” Nina D. Aguas, executive chair of InLife, said in a press statement on Feb. 4, 2026. 

“As InLife continues to navigate an evolving financial landscape, Mr. San Pedro’s expertise will be vital in upholding our commitment to fiscal integrity and long-term sustainability for our fellow Filipinos.”

By the numbers

InLife, formerly known as Insular Life, is the first and largest Filipino life insurance company, with more than a century of uninterrupted service. The insurer has an asset base of over P158.9 billion and a net worth of P44.3 billion, serving policyholders through 56 offices nationwide alongside an expanding digital presence.

The bottom line

San Pedro’s appointment underscores InLife’s continued emphasis on sound governance as it balances tradition with modernization.

With his risk management and audit leadership experience, the insurer is positioning its board to better anticipate challenges and safeguard the long-term interests of its policyholders and stakeholders. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma