Country: Malaysia Page 15 / 21
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- November 1 2017
Insurance, takaful remain unpopular in Malaysia
The country's central bank governor urged the industry to focus on the underserved segment of the market.
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- October 25 2017
Malaysia warns insurers against raising motor premiums
Any increase above 10% after tariff liberalisation will require the approval of the Bank of Negara Malaysia.
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- October 24 2017
Takaful market continues to enjoy growth
Data gathered by Kenanga Research show the family sector grew 5% in September, while the general sector grew 9%.
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- October 6 2017
Two Malaysian pension funds eye stakes in insurers
The country's two biggest pension funds are considering buying into one of the locally incorporated foreign-owned insurers.
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- October 2 2017
Etiqa completes acquisition of Indonesian insurer
Maybank's wholly-owned insurance arm has completed its acquisition of Asuransi Asoka Mas for US$15.35m.
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- September 20 2017
Foreign insurers rush to meet Malaysia ownership cap
Bank Negara Malaysia wants foreign ownership in local insurance companies to be capped at 70% by June 2018.
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- September 20 2017
Malaysia’s central bank approves Axa Affin share sale
Affin Holdings has been given the green light to acquire a 7.07% equity interest in AXA Affin General Insurance.
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- September 8 2017
Higher profits for Malaysia’s insurance, takaful firms
Traditional and Islamic insurers in the country are beginning to see a silver lining after a period of dreary results.
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- August 24 2017
Lazada, AIG forge online cover deal in Malaysia
South-East Asia's biggest e-commerce platform has teamed up with AIG to sell insurance on its platform.
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- August 22 2017
Malaysia urged to regulate healthcare fees
Authorities have called on industry players to address the issue of escalating inflation of medical insurance.
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- August 18 2017
Bank Negara on captives
Governor Muhammad bin Ibrahim gave the keynote address at the Asian Captive Conference 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
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- August 18 2017
Foreign insurers in Malaysia pressured to trim shareholdings
Four companies have until the end of this month to reduce their holdings and divest to local partners in line with new regulations.
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- August 17 2017
Harness captives responsibly, says Bank Negara governor
Muhammad Ibrahim said captives must be seen as supporting and contributing to broader economic transformation and growth.
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- August 4 2017
Bright future for Malaysia’s general takaful sector
The industry is forecast to take up a 20% market share in the country's insurance sector by 2020.
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- July 31 2017
AIA results boosted by HK and China
The strong results are the first to be reported under new group CEO Ng Keng Hooi.
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- July 25 2017
Only 10% of Asian firms prepared for cyberattacks
Businesses in the region are ill-equipped against and not covered for cyber attacks, says QBE survey.
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- July 25 2017
Allianz eyes more partnerships in Malaysia
The company is looking at partnering with up to 10 firms this year to diversify and extend its business in the region.
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- July 21 2017
More growth in Malaysian insurance sector
The sector is projected to post a high single-digit growth in new business premiums.
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- July 5 2017
Malaysia reminds foreign insurers of 70% ownership cap
Though the central bank says there are no new rules on foreign ownership in insurance companies.
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- July 3 2017
Malaysia’s new motor insurance pricing scheme starts
The insurance industry will see stiffer competition for motor premiums as liberalisation sets in.