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Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Motor remained the largest business line with 45.2% of the industry portfolio in 2025.
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Malaysia insurance premiums rise to $5.8b despite motor losses in 2025
Gross written premiums rose 4.8% to $5.8b last year.
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Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
The treaty supports access to precision medicine through local insurers and takaful operators.
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CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
Buyers can access insurance and Takaful protection through bancassurance financing.
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Allianz Malaysia business volume rises 6.7% to $408m
Bancassurance and employee benefits also contributed to premium increase.
Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK.
Zurich Malaysia hit with penalties over compliance gaps
Zurich General Insurance and Zurich General Takaful Malaysia were separately fined in January.
Zurich hires Chubb veteran to lead Malaysia commercial unit
He brings more than 17 years of insurance industry experience.
Malaysia fines Zurich $390,000 over sanctions breaches
The penalties were issued on 19 January 2026 and paid on 26 January 2026.
Allianz Malaysia expands EV charging as range gaps persist
The service now reaches Penang Kuantan and Johor Bahru in 2026.
Malaysia's legacy planning rises despite 17% insurance usage gap
More than half of wealthy individuals already have arrangements in place before age 50.
Malaysian insurance consumer behaviour remains unchanged despite digital shift
Whether a tool is powered by AI or people doesn’t matter.
Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress
Finance executives say technology should support decisions, not fully replace human roles
CEO says Malaysian insurers face uninsurable risks as compliance focus grows
He says risk management has drifted from core underwriting toward compliance functions.
Tune Protect Malaysia partners with Akur8 to enhance insurance pricing
Akur8’s platform enhances pricing processes through machine-learning technology.
Nine in 10 Malaysians delay care despite insurance support
Over half also report difficulty booking or managing consultations through digital channels.
Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.
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