Malaysia Archives - InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/country/malaysia/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:01:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Reed Rohijas rejoins AIG as APAC network partner relationship manager https://insuranceasianews.com/reed-rohijas-rejoins-aig-as-apac-network-partner-relationship-manager/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:35:55 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207250 Kuala Lumpur-based Rohijas, who previously spent over five years at the insurer, recently completed his master's degree in economics.

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Reed Rohijas has rejoined AIG as network partner relationship manager for Asia Pacific, according to a LinkedIn post by Phillip Rhodes, AIG's global head of multinational network strategy and partners...

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]]> QBE appoints Denise Ng as marine country lead for Malaysia https://insuranceasianews.com/qbe-appoints-denise-ng-as-marine-country-lead-for-malaysia/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:19:07 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207167 Kuala Lumpur-based Ng has over 18 years of experience in marine insurance, with expertise across marine hull, cargo, builder’s risk, and ship repairer’s liability.

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QBE has named Denise Ng as country lead for marine for Malaysia, according to a LinkedIn post by QBE Asia.
Kuala Lumpur-based Ng (pictured) has over 18 years of experience in marine insurance, with ex...

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]]> Malaysia’s non-life insurance remains well-positioned despite economic moderation: AM Best https://insuranceasianews.com/malaysias-non-life-insurance-remains-well-positioned-despite-economic-moderation-am-best/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207077 Rating agency maintains its stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life insurance segment, citing supportive regulatory initiatives, among other factors.

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Malaysia's non-life insurance sector is expected to remain well-positioned despite economic moderation, according to a report by AM Best.
The rating agency is maintaining its stable outlook on the non...

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]]> Over half of US$10bn losses from recent Southeast Asian floods attributable to business interruption: Moody’s https://insuranceasianews.com/over-half-of-us10bn-losses-from-recent-southeast-asian-floods-attributable-to-business-interruption-moodys/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:57:53 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206424 Modelling specialist noted that some atmospheric indicators suggest that parts of Southeast Asia are already experiencing La Niña-like conditions.

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More than 50% of the estimated over US$10 billion losses from the recent devastating flooding across Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia were attributed to business interruption, according to a report b...

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]]> Storms batter Southeast, South Asia, inflicting over US$20bn in economic losses: Aon https://insuranceasianews.com/storms-batter-southeast-south-asia-inflicting-over-us20bn-in-economic-losses-aon/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:34:06 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206185 Thailand estimates Cyclone Senyar to be among its costliest, while Indonesia is reporting billions of dollars in damages and Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka is projected to be the country's deadliest since 1978.

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Tropical Storm Senyar, which followed a rare track through the Strait of Malacca, has triggered and contributed to widespread flooding in Thailand and Indonesia, with combined economic losses estimate...

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]]> After Hong Kong and Singapore’s flying start, Malaysian Re mulls ILS market entry amid ‘early stage’ discussions https://insuranceasianews.com/after-hong-kong-and-singapores-flying-start-malaysian-re-mulls-ils-market-entry-amid-early-stage-discussions/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:30:26 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205400 Largest reinsurer in Malaysia expects to increase its GWP to around US$580m in FY25, president and CEO Ahmad Noor Azhari Abdul Manaf tells InsuranceAsia News.

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Malaysian Re will consider tapping the catastrophe bond and ILS market as the nascent growth of third-party capital in Southeast Asia presents opportunities for local reinsurers, according to its pres...

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]]> Liberty Specialty Markets revamps APAC underwriting structure with 5 promotions https://insuranceasianews.com/liberty-specialty-markets-revamps-apac-underwriting-structure-with-5-promotions/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:45:56 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206063 Moves for Marcus Thomas, Brett Gardiner, Angelo Maniatis, Shawn Anderson, and Ben Hissey impact Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, and Australia.

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Liberty Specialty Markets has revamped its Asia Pacific underwriting structure across Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, and Australia, following the confirmation of five internal appointm...

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]]> Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia reel from flood damage, losses in the ‘hundreds of millions’: Aon https://insuranceasianews.com/thailand-malaysia-indonesia-reel-from-flood-damage-losses-in-the-hundreds-of-millions-aon/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:48:57 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205671 Cyclone Senyar, a rare tropical cyclone in the Malacca Strait, and heavy rainfall triggered flooding that affected millions, with total economic damage in Thailand estimated at US$360–740m.

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Persistent heavy rainfall and Cyclone Senyar, a rare tropical cyclone in the Malacca Strait, triggered flooding that affected millions in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, causing widespread damage a...

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]]> Malaysian Re to face ‘mild deterioration’ in overseas underwriting: Fitch https://insuranceasianews.com/malaysian-re-to-face-mild-deterioration-in-overseas-underwriting-fitch/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:39 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=204934 Affirms IFS rating at A (Strong) with a stable outlook, based on the reinsurer’s moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, and strong financial performance and earnings.

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Malaysian Re's overseas underwriting is expected to deteriorate mildly amid abundant capacity and rising competition, but the reinsurer focuses on stabilising its domestic non-voluntary cession and ov...

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]]> Chubb Malaysia files for IPO, offers 30% stake https://insuranceasianews.com/chubb-malaysia-files-for-ipo-offers-30-stake/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:26:56 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=204834 Proceeds will go entirely to sole shareholder Chubb INA, while no details on the valuation or timing were provided in the draft prospectus.

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Chubb Malaysia has submitted an IPO application to Bursa Malaysia, with its sole shareholder Chubb INA International Holdings, proposing to divest 300 million shares, or a 30% stake in the company, ac...

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