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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Malaysia.

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

Features and key stories

Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.
Modern office building with blue glass windows and a large EtIqa sign on the roof, featuring a yellow smile beneath the letters.
Panoramic city skyline with tall glass skyscraper and apartment blocks, a rooftop pool in the foreground, and an overcast sky.
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Malaysias RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
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MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m
Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.

Maybank to take full control of Etiqa in US$1.2bn Ageas buyout
The billion-dollar deal will be financed through Maybank's internal and external funding and is expected to close in 2026.

India, Malaysia drive biggest insurance deals as APAC activity cools in Q2
Against a broader regional slowdown, Southeast Asia stood out as the most active deal market.

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.
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Latest

People moves
01 October 2026
Berjaya Sompo taps Sheyna Marie Janz as head of liability 
29 September 2026
Markel appoints Kevin Leung to lead Southeast Asia under new regional structure
25 September 2026
Malaysia's Progressive Insurance hires former Pacific & Orient executive as CFO 
24 September 2026
Miller appoints Vinnisha Chandrasegar as associate director for Malaysia treaty business
22 September 2026
Malaysia’s Progressive Insurance hires Wong Ming Yi as appointed actuary
15 September 2026
Miller enters Malaysia via Labuan reinsurance platform
14 September 2026
Labuan Re taps Chan Swee Chee to lead underwriting
03 September 2026
Sompo names Hairolnizam Sapian APAC head of partnerships development
02 September 2026
Coface promotes Jason Tan to head of commercial for Malaysia
01 September 2026
Bolttech adds Jeremy Khaw and Mandy Liaw to Singapore team
18 August 2026
Afiza Abdullah appointed Malaysia's PIDM CEO for three-year term
14 August 2026
MoneyHero’s CEO Rohith Murthy joins bolttech as Malaysia GM

Editor’s choice

Busy Malaysian city street filled with cars, taxis and motorcycles.
Allianz Malaysia sets up Labuan unit to serve high-net-worth life clients
BNM draft would hold insurers accountable for intermediary mis-selling in advice rules overhaul
Markel strengthens Asia Pacific platform with the appointment of Kevin Leung to lead

All stories

Masked pedestrians walk in front of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers.
Hospital ward with rows of beds separated by blue privacy curtains.
Busy Malaysian city street filled with cars, taxis and motorcycles.
Allianz Malaysia sets up Labuan unit to serve high-net-worth life clients
BNM draft would hold insurers accountable for intermediary mis-selling in advice rules overhaul
Sheyna brings a strong track record of driving growth and delivering results in the Financial Lines segment.
Markel strengthens Asia Pacific platform with the appointment of Kevin Leung to lead
AMMB, MetLife review strategic options for insurance JV, potential sale on cards – report
LIAM seeks reinsurance tax parity, 8% group insurance tax waiver in 2027 budget
Fitch upgrades Prudential’s ratings on ‘very strong’ earnings, solid capital base
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