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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Takaful

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Tokio Marine, RHB sign new 20-year bancassurance deal in Malaysia
August 4 2025
The RM1.6 billion (US$377.67 million) agreement settles a legal dispute between the two firms and includes a separate arrangement with Takaful Malaysia.
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Zurich Malaysia launches AI-powered virtual assistant to support agents
July 16 2025
Buddy provides agents with real-time assistance on policy enquiries, claims processes, and product details directly through WhatsApp.
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Indonesia’s takaful sector faces pressure as competition, stricter capital rules loom: Fitch
July 15 2025
Indonesia’s takaful market share slipped in early 2025 amid weaker general sharia contributions and ongoing sector reforms.
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Nazrulhisham Abdul Hamid is new CEO of AmMetLife Takaful
June 24 2025
He moved to the business from Zurich Takaful Malaysia, where he was CEO.
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Zurich Takaful Malaysia launches new family takaful product to target savings and protection demands
June 11 2025
Launch follows Bank Negara Malaysia data showing a notable drop in active savers and rising financial concerns.
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MNRB considers takaful sale amid renewed interest: Report
April 22 2025
The potential sale has reportedly attracted interest from local banks and global insurers eyeing Malaysia’s takaful market.
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Malaysia's Takaful industry projects up to US$181m loss from BNM's medical premium cap
April 16 2025
Cap limits premium increases, but industry says the underlying issue is the rising cost of medical care.
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Malaysia: Insurers expedite claims, waive requirements after Putra Heights explosion
April 3 2025
The blaze caused by a gas pipeline rupture engulfed a 500-metre stretch, injuring over 300 people.
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Malaysia’s takaful sector growing steadily amid regulatory shifts: Fitch
March 28 2025
General takaful grew 10.5%, mainly from motor coverage, while family takaful rose just 0.1%.
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Malaysia's life and takaful insurers’ profits halve as medical claims soar
March 26 2025
Escalating medical costs and increased claims will put further pressure on underwriting income.
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Fitch affirms Etiqa entities' ratings spotlighting profitable new business growth
March 17 2025
Insurer continues recovery from MYR86 million loss in 2022.
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BNM, MOH, EPF set to create basic health insurance, takaful products for Malaysia
March 12 2025
Government bodies plan to introduce basic health insurance and takaful products to amid public concern of rising costs.
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