Rod's specialty topics
property insurance commercial insurance risk management
Rod Bolivar is a journalist and communications professional writing across insurance, mortgage, employee benefits, and workplace safety. His bylines appear in Key Media titles such as Insurance Business, Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Mortgage Professional, and Wealth Professional.
He brings more than 18 years of experience across broadcast journalism, public relations, and institutional communications. His broadcast career spans television, radio, and digital platforms.
Rod holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a master's degree in Government Management. He also completed a Certificate in Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
How I think about writing for this industry…
“I cover insurance by focusing on the issues that matter to insurers, brokers, and policyholders, from market trends and regulation to emerging risks. I aim to deliver clear, accurate reporting that gives readers useful context and helps them understand how industry developments affect the people and businesses they serve”
Awards and recognition
- Investigative Story of the Year for Digital (Winner), Globe Media Excellence Awards 2022, Philippines
- Gandingan Award for Best Development-Oriented News Story (Winner), UPLB Gandingan Multi-Media Awards 2017, Philippines
- News Reporter of the Year for Radio (Mindanao Finalist), Globe Media Excellence Awards 2022, Philippines
- Reporter of the Year for TV (Mindanao Finalist), Globe Media Excellence Awards 2019, Philippines
- Environmental Story of the Year for TV (Mindanao Finalist), Globe Media Excellence Awards 2019, Philippines
- Reporter of the Year, Iligan City Youth Choice Awards 2018, Philippines
Also published by
ABS-CBN · Wealth Professional · Mortgage Professional · Benefits and Pensions Monitor · Canadian Occupational Safety
