Malaysia

Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage

Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage

Motorcycle drivers who purchase or renew their policy in 2026 will get up to MYR25,000 coverage.
17 hours ago

AmMetLife Insurance unveils new CEO

He previously served as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association.
2 days ago

Women take 53% majority as Allianz Life recruitment flips the gender script

Female agency recruits surpass men at Allianz Life Malaysia amidst shift to flexible careers.
5 days ago

7 in 10 Malaysians buy insurance online amidst ease of access

Nearly four in five car insurance customers said they used SPayLater.
6 days ago

Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders

SMEs facing forced closures of over 48 hours can get up to MYR20,000 ($5,100).

Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge

Police recorded 47,854 cases by September 2025 with RM1.92b wiped out.

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.