Takaful insurers still struggle to gain foothold in local markets
July 9 2018 by InsuranceAsia News
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Munich Re Retakaful appoints Kevin Rethual as CEO
- May 5
He takes over from Serena Thio, who will transition into a senior advisory role before retiring from Munich Re at the end of 2026.
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Etiqa General Takaful promotes Khairoel Faiezy Hasnan to CEO
- September 3
Kuala Lumpur-based Hasnan replaces Shahrul Azuan Mohamed, who has retired after 20 years with Etiqa.
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Malaysia’s MNRB Holdings mulls hiving off takaful insurance businesses: report
- April 22
Allianz Malaysia and Bank Rakyat are said to be keen on taking over Takaful Ikhlas Family and Takaful Ikhlas General.
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Malaysian Re’s focus on volatility of non-voluntary cession, overseas businesses key to underwriting performance stability: Fitch
- November 28
The rating agency affirmed Malaysian Re’s insurer financial strength rating at 'A' (strong) with a stable outlook, reflecting its 'moderate' company profile and 'very strong' capitalisation.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
