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Malaysia's general insurers lift underwriting profit 11.6% in 2025 despite motor losses

May 7 2026

The sector's gross written premiums also rose by 4.8% to RM24.2bn (US%6.16bn) in 2024.

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Swiss Re appoints Dean Galligan to newly created head of L&H transactions role

May 6 2026

The appointment reflects growing demand for complex capital, balance‑sheet and longevity reinsurance transactions in the life and health market.

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Asia drives buyer-friendly global insurance market amid mounting risks in Q1 — Aon

May 6 2026

Asia’s soft insurance market continued in the first quarter, offering buyers strong pricing and capacity, but geopolitical and claims risks threaten to tighten conditions.

IRDAI cancels licences of two DISB-linked surveyors over regulatory violations

May 6 2026

The licences of the two surveyors stand cancelled with immediate effect, with IRDAI allowing reapplication after one year.

FWD Takaful, MBSB Bank ink 10-year bancatakaful deal

May 6 2026

The tie-up gives the insurer access to MBSB’s branches and sales force.

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AIG's Igor Chichkan moves to Singapore as regional underwriting manager for financial lines

May 6 2026

He relocates to Singapore for the role, having most recently served as AIG's head of financial lines, UAE.

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Great Eastern reports higher new business value but flat profit in Q1 2026

May 6 2026

Market volatility hampered Great Eastern's earnings despite Improved insurance profitability and stronger new business growth.

Most rated insurers can absorb a 1-in-250-year climate disaster — S&P Global

May 6 2026

Ratings agency warns that catastrophe concentration leaves less diversified insurers more exposed, even after reinsurance and catastrophe premiums.

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Zurich appoints Wayne Leow as Malaysia commercial insurance head

May 6 2026

He joins after over seven years at Chubb Malaysia, where he was most recently chief broking and large corporate officer.

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Allianz Trade reports lower emissions, wider use of sustainability‑linked products in 2025

May 6 2026

The insurer cut emissions per employee and scaled sustainability‑linked trade credit solutions in 2025.

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