Country: Malaysia Page 13 / 23
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- November 13 2018
Great Eastern contributes to Malaysia government health plan
The insurer said that the agreement is part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.
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- November 7 2018
Manulife appoints Lee Sang-hui as CEO for Malaysia
Mark O'Dell has retired after 10 years at the global life insurer.
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- November 2 2018
Making microinsurance profitable
New technology and approaches are making it a potentially sustainable and profitable business line.
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- October 23 2018
Former Alliance Financial chairman joins Labuan FSA
Oh Chong Peng has been appointed to the Financial Services Authority until 2020.
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- October 19 2018
Breaking down barriers
In Malaysia and India international players are asserting their right to compete on a level playing field — with mixed success.
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- October 18 2018
Malaysia rethinking foreign ownership cap
The central bank's regulatory u-turn could help bring back certainty to the market.
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- October 16 2018
Malaysia’s consolidation to require patience
The country's central bank wants a market-driven consolidation to create strong, long-term players.
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- October 10 2018
Malaysia’s rule change to hit insurers in January
The minimum allocation rate could affect insurers in the country when the new rule commences.
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- October 9 2018
IAG seeks to exit Malaysia
The Australian insurer and AMMB Holdings are looking to sell AmGeneral, their general insurance joint venture.
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- October 4 2018
Berjaya Sompo looking for acquisition targets
The company, which is 70% owned by Sompo Holdings, is planning to acquire competitors.
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- October 1 2018
Insurance firms in Malaysia told to consolidate
The central bank governor has urged consolidating to boost their competitive edge and lift performance.
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- October 1 2018
Stephen Clark named CEO of Zurich Life Malaysia
The industry veteran will succeed Philip Smith, who is leaving at the end of September.
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- September 3 2018
Malaysia eyes 4% insurance penetration in two years
Sales are healthy among the rich, but the goal is to increase protection among rural and poorer populations.
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- August 30 2018
FWD to buy HSBC stake in Malaysian insurer
The Hong Kong-based insurer will buy a 49% stake in HSBC Amanah Takaful in Malaysia.
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- August 24 2018
Malaysia eases pressure on foreign insurers
The country’s new central bank governor has said she will adopt a more flexible approach to divestment.
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- August 22 2018
Khazanah sells Turkish insurer to Bupa
The Malaysian sovereign wealth fund has sold Acibadem Sigorta for an undisclosed amount.
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- August 21 2018
Malaysia loosens divestment rule for foreign insurers
The central bank has said the deadline for compliance will be decided on a bilateral basis.
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- August 17 2018
Etiqa Takaful seeks to expand further into Asean
The move aims to boost its takaful and general insurance brand within the region.
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- August 3 2018
Labuan IBFC eyes further growth in captive business
The centre has already approved another four captives this year, compared to six in the last financial year.
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- July 3 2018
McLarens expands in Asia with Malaysian office
Veknesh Subramaniam will head the new Malaysian operation and assumes the title of general manager.
