Malaysia

Energas Insurance faces performance pressure amidst rising claims frequency

Its underwriting performance improved in the first nine months of 2024.

Allianz Life expands health options, boosting hospital coverage 50%

Customers can also choose between 5% or 15% co-insurance.

How much of Malaysians have financial legacy plans?

48% of cited conflict prevention as a key reason for legacy planning.

Malaysian insurers to cap premium hikes, ensure affordability

Insurers will cap annual premium hikes below 10%.

Hannover Re unveils new Malaysia branch CEO

He joined the company in January 2024.

Sun Life Malaysia Takaful announces new CEO

He succeeds Jeffry Azmi, who has retired.  

Great Eastern General Insurance Malaysia names new CEO

He succeeds Ng Kok Kheng, who retires after 17 years in this role.

Zurich reveals flagship branch in Johor Bahru

It is located near routes like the Eastern Dispersal Link and Woodlands Checkpoint. 

Malaysian Re’s expansion into non-traditional segments to drive growth

The company’s operating performance was seen as “adequate”.

Crawford & Company appoints new loss director for Malaysia

His expertise spans handling losses valued between RM20m and RM100m. 

Malaysia property risk programmes see reductions: Gallagher Re

Small flood event losses on the East Coast did not impact renewals.

EGIB balance sheet strength underpinned by risk-adjusted capitalisation

Its balance sheet strength achieved its ‘strongest’ level at year-end 2023.

Malaysia’s non-life insurance sector sees stable outlook

AM Best also expects insurers to maintain robust underwriting profits.

Bank Negara Malaysia issues code for insurers, takaful operators

It aims to enhance public trust and confidence in Malaysia’s motor claims and repair industry.

New policy caps Malaysia’s health, takaful premium hikes under 10%

Medical cost inflation in Malaysia reached 15% in 2024.