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Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge
Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge
Police recorded 47,854 cases by September 2025 with RM1.92b wiped out.
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Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.
Malaysia flood cover drops to 0.25% as hazard risk intensifies
Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income.
Zurich Malaysia locks in exclusive group takaful scheme with Kenanga
The cover will be offered only to Kenanga Investors clients through its wealth management arm.
Precision Growth, AI Operations: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Heads to Kuala Lumpur
The event will feature insights from industry figures at AmMetLife, CIMB Trustee Group, Simon-Kucher, and Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad.
Malaysia insurers must confront catastrophe risk spike for 2026 report
Over one-third of respondent identified extreme weather events as their top risk.
Malaysian committee pushes transparency as healthcare financing flaws persist
Its mandate includes finding root causes and building practical fixes across the insurance and takaful system.
Malaysian Re may face pressure as AM Best warns of softening market
Earnings were described as robust in the first half of fiscal 2026.
Prudential buys 19% of SHS for $375m to lift stake to 70%
Minority profit and equity attribution falls as the partner holding drops to 30%.
Aon appoints Neelay Patel as Malaysia CEO to drive four core units
This appointment aims to align regional priorities with local business requirements for clients.
Lockton takes majority control of Lockton Sime broker
The firm also changed its name from Sime Darby Lockton Insurance Brokers.
What drove Malaysia’s general insurance market to rise 4%?
Motor insurance accounted for 42.8% of total premiums or $1.3b.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
Malaysia motor insurance premiums hit $3.3b by 2030
Lower borrowing costs are also expected to support vehicle purchases.
Labuan Re cuts processing time and boosts system performance
The new platform cut batch job processing times by up to 80%.
Tokio Marine Life, RHB launch guaranteed-acceptance plan for seniors
RHB said the product is designed for customers aged 40 to 70.
Veteran with 20 years’ experience named Labuan IBFC CEO
His priorities include expanding engagement with regulators and industry players.
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