Malaysia

AmMetLife names Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail as CEO

March 9 2026

The appointment comes as part of the Malaysian insurer's strategy to expand its protection offerings.

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Vaping uptake among APAC youth challenges life insurance risk models

March 2 2026

RGA report says insurers may need sharper nicotine segmentation as youth uptake and dual use add uncertainty to mortality and claims trends

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Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4

February 13 2026

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.

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Etiqa’s underwriting, pricing discipline offsets motor, fire liberalisation risk — AM Best

February 3 2026

The affirmed Excellent ratings and stable outlook also factor in the neutral impact from the company’s ultimate majority owner, Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank group).

Zurich Malaysia, Kenanga Group partner to embed insurance, takaful in wealth planning

January 30 2026

The agreement will see Zurich Malaysia’s insurance and takaful solutions offered through Kenanga Group’s advisory and digital channels.

Malaysia insurers, takaful operators back standardised base MHIT plan

January 29 2026

Industry bodies said the standardised product will broaden access, support affordability, and sit alongside existing plans ahead of a 2026 pilot.

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Malaysia to pilot ‘base’ medical and health insurance/takaful plan

January 27 2026

The pilot is planned for the second half of 2026 and a full roll-out is scheduled in early 2027.

Malaysian Re’s 13.5% ROE in FY2025 backs AM Best’s rating affirmation

January 26 2026

The reinsurer is projected to "maintain prudent underwriting discipline" amid softening reinsurance market conditions, according to the ratings agency.