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Precision Growth, AI Operations: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Heads to Kuala Lumpur
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.
Allianz Life elevates CFO Giulio Slavich to CEO
Incumbent CEO Charles Ong is retiring by the end of 2025.
Allianz Malaysia logs 9M 2025 profit growth on rising insurance revenue
Both general and life insurance segments saw higher revenue in Q3.
Aeon Bank and Zurich Malaysia extend partnership to offer Takaful plans
Customers can avail of a plan for as low as MYR5 or MYR18.
Malaysia sees stable non-life growth amidst premium rise
Gross direct premiums reached $5.43b in 2024, up 7% from the previous year.
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