Malaysia

Zurich General Malaysia signs bancatakaful partnership with MBSB Bank

July 24 2026

The partnership gives Zurich General Takaful access to MBSB's customer base and branch network.

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India, Malaysia drive biggest insurance deals as APAC activity cools in Q2

July 22 2026

Against a broader regional slowdown, Southeast Asia stood out as the most active deal market.

Claire Chin, APAC risk management head, in front of Singapore skyline.

Sompo appoints Claire Chin as APAC head of enterprise risk management and operations

July 21 2026

She joins after 15 years with AIG.

Tan Chuan Lye, Chairman of Berjaya Sompo Insurance, in front of Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Berjaya Sompo names Chuan Lye Tan as chairman

July 17 2026

His appointment adds decades of industry experience to the board of the Malaysian general insurer.

Markel appoints Weng Fatt Tan to lead casualty underwriting in Malaysia

July 9 2026

Appointments adds dedicated casualty underwriting in Malaysia, with Tan to also oversee its marine energy liability portfolio.

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Middle East conflict, AI pull Asia’s insurance markets in different directions — Swiss Re

July 8 2026

Swiss Re expects Asia to outpace global insurance growth in 2026, though the regional outlook is splitting sharply between AI beneficiaries, energy-exposed markets and reform-led growth stories.

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Malaysia to begin MediAsas health insurance pilot by end-July

July 7 2026

The base MHIT plan is expected to be rolled out nationwide in January 2027 following the Klang Valley pilot.

McLarens appoints Lam Choy Heng as Managing Director for Malaysia

July 2 2026

The move forms part of McLarens' broader strategy to strengthen local leadership and expand its presence in Southeast Asia.

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Malaysia's PNB appoints Rizal Rickman as President and Group CEO

July 2 2026

The leadership transition at MNRB Holdings Berhad's largest shareholder places Rizal Rickman at the helm of PNB.

Tune Protect Malaysia appoints Louise Lee as CEO

July 1 2026

Lee joins from Chubb, where she led the consumer lines business.

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