Malaysia

Starr Insurance puts up Labuan branch, Malaysia

The Labuan Financial Services Authority granted the insurer a general license.

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Suzuki Malaysia has appointed Tokio Marine as its sole panel insurer

Suzuki motorcycle riders have a chance to receive complementary add-ons.

Allianz Malaysia launches campaign for retirement readiness

Only 38% of Malaysians have taken steps to prepare for retirement.

MSIG launches motor add-on insurance EZ-Mile

Customers can choose between three usage plans.

FWD Group completes stake in Gibraltar BSN

The Group and other investors now own 70% of the Malaysia insurer.

Etiqa Malaysia first insurer to sign UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance

The insurance and takaful provider will integrate the four Principles for Sustainable Insurance in its business strategy.

Takaful Malaysia revenue surges 18% in 2022

It earned a total of $830m for the year.

FWD Group buys Gibraltar BSN stakes to enter Malaysia's life insurance market

The Hong Kong-based insurers now own 70% of the Malaysian life insurer.

FWD Group launches VC fund for investment in Malaysian insurtechs

The VC fund is in collaboration with Artem Ventures.

Allianz Malaysia records 9.4% GWP growth in first nine months

The group’s total assets grew by 4% as of September 2022.

Tune Protect Re to diversify in the medium term: AM Best

The Malaysian insurer boasts a strong balance sheet.

1 out 3 working Malaysians are uninsured

16% of them have said they have no plans to get insurance or takaful.

Sun Life Malaysia Takaful names new chief

He previously held the role of Chief Operations Officer at Sun Life.