Malaysia

MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth

Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.
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What will drive Malaysia’s life insurance market to bag $20.4b by 2029?

Policy ownership has increased from 41.5% in 2019 to 45.5% in 2024.

Zurich Malaysia launches EV insurance with charger cover

Zurich has also partnered with Gentari Green Mobility to boost EV charging visibility.

Opulence launches captive insurance cell

The new captive cell is supported by NTG Holding Limited and backed by China Re.

Malaysia rolls out voucher scheme to boost financial inclusion amongst gig workers

It gives recipients $7.10 (RM30) to buy insurance or takaful products.

Allianz Malaysia, ShopeePay roll out budget accident coverage

The plans are eligible for the govt’s Perlindungan Tenang Voucher Programme.

Allianz Malaysia offers cashless hospital cover in travel plan

Coverage extends to senior citizens up to age 85.

Allianz Malaysia lifts life profit 12.1% YoY with $61.1m in H1 2025

Group insurance revenue for the second quarter (Q2 2025) rose 10.9% YoY.

AM Best expects Malaysian Life Re performance to remain adequate in 2025

In 2024, Malaysian Life Re reported a negative insurance service result.

RHB signs bancassurance deals with Tokio Marine Life, Takaful Malaysia

RHB will distribute life insurance, family takaful, and general takaful products.

How will Malaysia’s general insurance market perform in 2025?

Pressures like new reciprocal tariffs from the US could impact future growth.

Zurich Malaysia launches AI assistant for agent support via WhatsApp

The tool is available 24/7, helping agents reduce turnaround time.

MSIG Malaysia names Ang Yien Chia as new CEO

Chua Seck Guan retires after a 42-year career in the industry.

Singapore-based petrochemical conglomerate secures $350m cover from ICIEC

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is also investing $150m.