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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Malaysia

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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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Pacific Insurance names Keith Kwan Chi Hin as Appointed Actuary
April 14 2025
He brings two decades of experience to the Malaysian insurer.
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PAC to deepen probe into Malaysia medical insurance hikes with five more closed-door sessions: Report
April 4 2025
The committee held two public hearings and 12 closed-door sessions involving ministries, regulators, insurers, and hospital groups.
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Prudential appoints John Cai as Regional CEO as part of Asia leadership restructure
April 3 2025
Solmaz Altin, Regional CEO for Growth Markets, to leave the business, with Cai appointed in new regional CEO role for Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Agency.
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Chubb launches expanded life sciences insurance offering
April 3 2025
The Premier Life Science policy provides coverage across multiple lines of business to life sciences companies in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and Korea.
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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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Medical inflation threatening access to healthcare: Malaysian Re
April 2 2025
Malaysian government is exploring social health insurance, and partnerships with private providers, to manage rising costs.
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia elects Ben Ng as President, Vibha Coburn as VP
March 28 2025
Elections took place during LIAM's 51st AGM this week.
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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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Prudential reaffirms commitment to BNM cap after lawmakers question medical insurance hike
March 27 2025
Prudential Assurance Malaysia says reported figures were drawn from letters explaining average medical inflation rates.
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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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Howden Private Wealth announces new leadership roles for Bryan Pee and Shirley Sy
March 18 2025
Pee promoted to CEO for Singapore and Malaysia and Sy elevated to Deputy CEO for Hong Kong.
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