Malaysia

Stacks of coins representing investment growth in China and the US.

Mandarin Re lifts capital to US$26m, sees growth opportunities in underserved markets

August 11 2026

The Labuan-based reinsurer plans to deploy additional capital to fill capacity gaps left by competitors retreating from certain countries and regions amid a softening market.

Sun Life Asia office building with glass facade and orange umbrellas outside.

Hong Kong competition erodes Sun Life's Asia new business CSM despite 19% sales rise

August 7 2026

Strong sales momentum in Hong Kong, alongside growth in India, Malaysia and Indonesia, helped offset pressure on new business margins.

Tony Lin, CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia, in front of Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Tony Lin officially named CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia

August 7 2026

He joined the insurer in 2024 and has been leading the business as its OIC.

Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.

MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m

August 5 2026

Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.

Modern office building with blue glass windows and a large EtIqa sign on the roof, featuring a yellow smile beneath the letters.

Maybank to take full control of Etiqa in US$1.2bn Ageas buyout

August 3 2026

The billion-dollar deal will be financed through Maybank's internal and external funding and is expected to close in 2026.

Chubb elevates Gurudutt Joglekar to head Malaysian operations

August 3 2026

He steps up just two months after joining as deputy country president, succeeding Jon Longmore who will move into a new role with the business.

Empty hospital ward with row of beds separated by blue curtains, bright lights, and medical equipment nearby.

BNM plans independent oversight framework for MediAsas

July 30 2026

The base medical insurance and takaful product is undergoing pilot testing ahead of a planned January 2027 launch.

Front of Bank Negara Malaysia building with a row of international flags and palm trees on either side.

BNM fines Pacific Insurance over 16-month CEO vacancy

July 30 2026

The insurer's CEO post was vacant since November 2024 until Florence Chang took office in March.

Manulife banner showing a sunset city skyline with a circular portrait of a smiling woman in the center.

Manulife Malaysia taps Sook Yann Lee as chief partnership distribution officer

July 29 2026

She joins from Prudential Assurance Malaysia, where she spent a decade, most recently leading partnership distribution.

Berjaya Sompo hires Ying Ying Lee as head of marine and aviation

July 27 2026

The move adds deep marine liability expertise to Berjaya Sompo's leadership bench.

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