Malaysia
Malaysian employers must insure foreign workers
Malaysia's government has promised to take a hard line on employers that flout rules on insuring foreign workers.
Insurance the micro way
Much of the world's population has now moved out of extreme poverty and into the lower middle class. Francesca Nyman examines whether there is a market for micro-insurance in this demographic.
Zurich renames Malaysia Assurance Alliance Berhad
Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad has been renamed Zurich Insurance Malaysia Berhad following Zurich's acquisition of MAAB in September 2011.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
IAG continues Asian expansion with Vietnam acquistion
Insurance Australia Group has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 30% of Vietnam-based AAA Assurance Corporation.
Willis Re appoints Beedle CEO for Asia
Willis Re has appointed James Beedle as chief executive of its Asian operations.
Fringe markets to drive takaful gross contributions to $12bn
Global takaful contributions grew by 19% to $8.3bn in 2010, according to Ernst & Young's World Takaful Report 2012.
IAG expands in Asia with Malaysian acquisition
Insurance Australia Group's Malaysian joint venture, AmG Insurance Berhad, has agreed to acquire Kurnia Insurans Berhad for RM1.55bn (€384m).
Insured losses from Sumatra earthquake 'not significant'
Yesterday's 8.6 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia is not expected to cause significant insured losses, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Malaysia sees improvements in corporate governance
Malaysia's quest to improve corporate governance in banks and insurance companies is seeing results, according to Malaysian news publication The Star.
South Asia slow down: is this a blip or the new normal?
South Asia is probably the region of the world most acutely aware of the interconnectedness of growth prospects across countries in the developed and developing world.
Lloyd's quartet back Asian terrorism insurance consortium
Xin Consortium, a new insurance vehicle specialising in a Asian terrorism insurance, has been launched in Singapore.
Asia-Pacific reaches 3.3 million HNW overtaking Europe
Asia is now second only to North America in the number of high net worth individuals, and this continues to rise by 10% year on year, according to a new report.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Markel opens second Malaysian office
Specialist insurer, Markel International, has opened a marketing office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in response to increased demand for specialist products from the Asian market.
Travel insurance becomes compulsory in Malasyia
From 1 March, those travelling out of Malaysia will be required to buy travel insurance.
Increased demand for credit policies from Malaysian SMEs
The Malaysian market is seeing an increased demand for trade credit insurance from exporters and SMEs amid the uncertain global economic environment.
Collaboration key to tackling Malaysian motor fraud
Collaboration is needed between insurance practitioners, adjusters and motor workshops in to improve fraud detection in Malaysia’s motor industry, according to industry sources in the region.
Comparison sites starting to make waves in Asia
Price comparison websites are a significant part of the financial landscape in the UK. Nicky Burridge asks whether Asia will look the same in the future.
Great Eastern CEO optimistic about Southeast Asian market
Asia's oldest insurance group, Great Eastern, remains bullish on the prospects of the industry in Southeast Asia, despite the eurozone crisis, low penetration rates and insufficient coverage in several regions.
Q&A Asia: Zurich
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia Francesca Nyman spoke to Zurich’s regional chairman for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Geoffrey Riddell, to find out what the rapidly growing population means for the insurer.
Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad has "A-" IFS rating affirmed
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of "A-" (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “A-” of Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad, the wholly owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Berhad.
Q&A Asia: Ageas
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia, Ageas's chief executive officer Gary Crist(pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to explain the insurers reach in the region.