20h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A growing number of global consumers are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experiences within healthcare, financial services and insurance sectors but continue to be frustrated by poor omnichannel services and outdated data collection processes, according to new research by Smart Communications.
21h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia has appointed Ho Teck Seng as its new president and country head, and chief executive officer of Sun Life Malaysia Assurance Bhd, effective July 1, 2025.
22h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- In an increasingly digital world, insurance agents must cultivate strong digital competencies, embrace adaptability, and leverage online communication platforms to navigate emerging challenges and shift public perception away from outdated stereotypes rooted in traditional face-to-face interactions.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- It’s been about three months since the devastating gas pipeline explosion and fire at USJ Putra Heights. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. It shocked Malaysians. Questions are still being asked as to the compensation for damages to houses, properties, possessions and injuries sustained.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- All insurers and takaful operators have agreed to extend the deadline for the reinstatement of medical and health insurance/ takaful (MHIT) policies and certificates without imposing a waiting period to Aug 31, 2025 from June 30, 2025.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Takaful Bhd has appointed Nazrulhisham Abdul Hamid as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 16, 2025.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Triangle Life, a Bermuda-based life insurance company, has secured its next stage of growth investment and commenced signing agreements with international high-net-worth (HNW) brokers across key international financial centres.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero) has reported a significant reduction in losses for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025, marking progress in its strategic pivot toward higher-margin verticals such as insurance and wealth products.
9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC (KBRA) has announced the opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan, marking its first establishment in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as part of its international expansion strategy.