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- February 23 2016
Three bidders for CIMB bancassurance deal
Allianz, AXA, and Sompo are reportedly in their final bids to seal a distribution deal with Malaysia's second largest lender.
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- February 11 2016
LIAM defends strict regulation of Malaysia’s life industry
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia issued the pronouncement in response to a letter published in The Star newspaper.
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- February 1 2016
Malaysia forecast to spend US$20bn on healthcare by 2020
The expected rise is due to chronic diseases, healthcare costs and the declining value of the the ringgit.
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- January 29 2016
Malaysia’s first takaful firm posts double-digit profit rise
The growth was attributed to higher sales from both family and general takaful businesses.
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- January 25 2016
Milliman to open third South-East Asia office in KL
The office will offer employee benefits, life, non-life, and health insurance consulting services.
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- January 19 2016
Malaysia market forecast to stay flat this year
Stagnant economic outlook for 2016 is expected to take a toll on the country's insurance industry.
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- January 7 2016
Fitch forecasts growth for Malaysia’s takaful sector
After strong growth in 2015, the momentum will continue thanks to demographics and government support.
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- December 31 2015
Malaysia market forecast to grow up to 5% in 2016
Figure in line with Government's 4-5% economic growth forecast for next year
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- December 18 2015
Malaysia’s general insurance industry to pick up in 2016
While the industry experienced a moderate slowdown this year, MII says growth will return in 2016.
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- December 15 2015
Lloyd’s registers first Malaysian reinsurer
AFR Asia Pacific becomes one of only 219 Lloyd’s registered brokers across the world.
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- December 11 2015
Zurich seeks to double premiums in Malaysia
The Swiss insurer wants to grow its market share to 5% during the next five years.
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- December 4 2015
Fitch says Malaysia’s insurance sector to remain stable
Malaysia's insurance and takaful sector remain strongly capitalised, supporting premium growth.
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- November 25 2015
Malaysia’s AmGeneral mulls takaful expansion
AmBank chairman Azman Hashim says the group's insurance unit is looking into a takaful licence.
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- November 5 2015
Malaysia’s takaful growth outperforms conventional insurers
Demographics and low penetration show the potential of takaful has yet to be fully achieved.
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- October 16 2015
AIA’s Malaysia unit to add 5,000 agents this year
AIA has a multi-channel distribution network supported by a current force of 17,000 agents.
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- October 9 2015
Malaysia pushes for market-driven insurance pricing
Motor and fire insurance sectors need to be restructured, says the country's central bank.
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- October 7 2015
ACE names new regional marine risk manager
Sivakumaran Divakaaran joins the multiline insurer from Charles Taylor Marine in Malaysia.
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- September 30 2015
More challenges ahead for Malaysian insurers
A weakening ringgit, new sales tax and low oil prices will continue to affect consumer sentiment.
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- September 28 2015
Allianz Life sees market need for takaful solutions
The company would like to start offering Islamic products to customers in Malaysia.
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- September 25 2015
Malaysians buying more life insurance online
U for Life is investing up to M$5m over the next 12 months in its internet platform.
