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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Malaysia

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Fitch maintains Malaysia's P&O financial strength rating despite combined ratio of 133% in FY23
September 13 2023
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pacific & Orient Insurance's IFS rating, citing the firm's strong capitalisation and prudent investment approach, despite stressed profitability and fierce competition...
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Exploded tanker Pablo remains stuck at sea in Malaysian waters
September 8 2023
Without identified insurance or an owner that can be tracked down, the ultimate fate of the Pablo is unclear, highlighting the dangers of the Shadow Fleet.
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Prudential sees strong new business and APE growth in 1H 2023; unveils new strategy
August 30 2023
Prudential saw new profit profit increase 39% and APE sales up 42% in the first half of 2023.
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Tokio Marine seeks sale of Southeast Asian units for US$1bn: report
August 16 2023
The Japanese insurer is understood to be targeting large South Korean insurers interested in expansion, though reports in Malaysia suggest other Japanese insurers might be inte
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Singapore's Great Eastern in advanced talks for multi-million dollar acquisition of AmMetLife, Malaysia: report
August 2 2023
According to insiders, the deal could be advanced and valued between US$250m-$300m.
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FWD Group names Aman Chowla as new CEO for Life business in Malaysia, changes branding
July 28 2023
Chowla has been named as CEO while the company will trade as FWD Insurance Berhad instead of Gibraltar BSN Life Berhad.
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Malaysia motor insurance industry expected to reach US$3bn by 2027: GlobalData
July 26 2023
The market is expected to grow, driven by an increase in vehicle sales, however increases in claims pose a challenge for the industry.
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Shadow and elusive fleets: Asia's marine insurers navigating murkier waters
July 14 2023
Hundreds of vessels are moving around the oceans, operating around sanctions, and creating additional risks for insurers.
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Malaysia: Etiqa partners with Petotum on embedded pet insurance partnership
June 21 2023
The businesses will partner to offer comprehensive pet insurance products in a user-friendly online platform.
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Allianz Malaysia Berhad commits to innovation and growth with NEXEA startup programme
June 19 2023
The programme is open for applications from from a variety of sectors, including Insurtech, and matches startups with established corporates.
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Lexasure looks to partner with Qornerstone to offer embedded proptech solutions in Singapore and Malaysia
June 16 2023
Insurance products being pursued under the agreement include home, auto, and public liability insurance.
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Customer data likely stolen as global cyber attack hits two Prudential companies in Malaysia
June 14 2023
The attack was part of the global MOVEit data-theft attack and is likely to have led to the theft of agent and customer data.
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