The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission published remarks by its secretary-general at the Thai Life Assurance Association’s scholarship and education awards ceremony, highlighting the expansion of eligible fields beyond insurance and data analytics to include data engineering and other data-related disciplines. The change reflects demand for insurance professionals who can combine expertise across fields to support risk management. The secretary-general emphasized that regulators, insurers, industry associations, educational institutions and professional bodies share responsibility for developing skilled personnel. He linked human capital development to the Fifth Insurance Development Plan and the Insurance Community initiative, noting that professionals must understand risk and customer needs while using artificial intelligence, big data and other technologies effectively.