AM Best Affirms Superior Ratings For Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Subsidiaries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa+” (Superior) of Japan’s Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd (TMNF) and its subsidiaries.

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

Interim Measures Effective In Curbing Medical Costs, Insurance Premium Inflation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare delivery and help curb medical insurance inflation, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

AKPK Offers Free Financial Advisory Service For MHIT Policyholders Facing Premium Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has introduced a free financial management service to assist policyholders affected by premium increases for their medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) plans.

Over 90 Pct Of MHIT Policies Face Modest Adjustments – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- More than 90 per cent of adjusted medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) policies recorded premium increases of less than 10 per cent, while over 200,000 policies benefited from deferred premium adjustments and more than 14,000 policies were reactivated as at 30 April 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

AM Best Assigns Stable Outlook To Vietnam’s Military Insurance Corporation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and a Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) to Military Insurance Corporation (MIC).

Malaysian Re Wins Two Prestigious Honours At Insurance Asia Awards 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) has secured two major accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2025 in Singapore, reinforcing its strong standing in the ASEAN reinsurance landscape.

Over RM2.2 Mln In Subsidies Still Available Under i-MULA 50 Insurance Initiative, Says LIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- More than RM2.2 million in subsidies remain available under the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack programme for first-time insurance buyers, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

Allianz Malaysia Supports Healthcare Reforms To Promote Affordability And Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) – Allianz Malaysia Bhd fully supports systemic reforms in the healthcare sector to address rising medical costs and ensure the long-term viability of the insurance industry for the benefit of customers.