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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Malaysia.

News and analysis of insurance in Malaysia, covering market trends, regulation, underwriting, claims, and key industry developments.

Features and key stories

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Malaysias RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
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Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4
Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.

Prudential to lift stake in Malaysia life unit to 70% in US$375m deal
The deal, which already has regulatory approval, will raise Prudential’s stake by 19%.

Canopius APAC positioned for renewals growth with enhanced team
Specialty (re)insurer has added new underwriters to deal with softer market conditions.

APAC motor premiums soar in Q1 but rising claims pressure margins
Claims inflation weighs on APAC's motor insurers, eroding margins in key markets despite double-digit growth in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

South Korea's commercial insurance rates fall 25% in Q2 as softening trend continues across Asia
Intense competition drives broader coverage and more favourable terms amid falling premiums across the region.

Zurich targets SME insurance growth in underserved markets in APAC
Insurer is betting on automation, product design, and a supportive distribution network to fuel growth in the segment.

Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
Risk-sensitive capital requirements likely to prompt insurers to diversify portfolios, adopt advanced reinsurance strategies, and rethink growth plans.

Soaring healthcare costs push Asia’s insurers to revise strategies, exit markets
Industry leaders call for greater transparency, enhanced claims oversight, and expanded preventive care, as rising medical costs drive up policyholders’ premiums and insurers’ loss ratios.

Shadow and elusive fleets: Asia's marine insurers navigating murkier waters
Hundreds of vessels are moving around the oceans, operating around sanctions, and creating additional risks for insurers.

Latest

People moves
01 June 2026
Lockton names Siva Thangavelu as COO of Malaysia
20 May 2026
Aon Malaysia promotes Ming Hui Lim and Ram Lakhan Nandrajog to new leadership roles
06 May 2026
Zurich appoints Wayne Leow as Malaysia commercial insurance head
05 May 2026
Kevin Rethual named new CEO of Munich Re Retakaful
05 May 2026
Lockton appoints new CEOs in Malaysia and India
20 April 2026
Chubb welcomes Ariel Llugdar as head of motor claims for Malaysia
09 April 2026
Coface appoints Darren Chan as country manager for Malaysia and head of Philippines
06 April 2026
Life Insurance Association of Malaysia elects Pauline Teoh as president
01 April 2026
Howden names Andy Buddell as Asia COO
26 March 2026
Wai Har Soo named chief executive officer of Berjaya Sompo Insurance
25 March 2026
The Pacific Insurance taps Florence Chang as CEO
10 March 2026
QBE Asia appoints Chai Guan Lim as head of distribution for Malaysia

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All stories

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Photo of Petronas Tower and city in Malaysia.
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