Malaysia Insurance Industry Newswire

Dream wheels, Malaysian deals: Singaporean car lovers find affordable indulgence across the border

JOHOR BAHRU - On weekdays, Singaporean e-commerce entrepreneur Iylia Kwan relies on a reliable, roomy Toyota Corolla Altis for his regular commute from his family home in Yishun. But come the weekend, the 36-year-old bachelor who rents a semi-detached …

Introduce National Insurance Scheme to ensure universal care, says Sarawak DAP

Brolin says that healthcare costs are becoming increasingly unaffordable for ordinary citizens. KUCHING (July 5): The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) has urged the government to introduce a National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to address rising medical …

Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts

In the calm of his kitchen, Christy Yoong once raised a glass to retirement – good wine, imported cheese and the spoils of a life’s work. But as Malaysia’s new tax regime lands with a thud, even these modest pleasures are slipping out of reach. When Prime …

AIG, Marsh, QBE Asia, Markel, Allianz Commercial: 17 APAC insurance people moves of the week

InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1. AIG appoints APAC CRO Global insurer AIG has appointed Sandeep Gopal as chief risk officer for APAC. Kuala Lumpur-based Gopal will work closely with APAC …

Markel appoints Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer – Malaysia

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer – Malaysia. Kaur will report to Kevin Leung, Chief Underwriting Officer – Asia Pacific at Markel. In her new role, she will be …

GWM Malaysia records 20.2% sales increase in 1H 2025, surpassing full-year sales volume in 2024

GWM Malaysia has announced that it has recorded its best-ever first-half performance in 1H 2025, and in doing so the carmaker has surpassed its full-year sales performance in 2024 in six months, it said. The carmaker’s achievement also represented a 20.3% …

Gerik bus tragedy: Victims, next of kin told to contact APAD to coordinate insurance claims

KUALA LUMPUR: The victims and next of kin of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were involved in the fatal accident on East-West Highway (JRTB), near Gerik on June 9 are asked to contact the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to …

UPSI Accident: Victims, Next Of Kin Told To Contact APAD To Coordinate Insurance Claims

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The victims and next of kin of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were involved in the fatal accident on East-West Highway (JRTB), near Gerik on June 9 are asked to contact the Land Public Transport …

Sun Life unveils suite of enhanced savings insurance plans

SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II, SunGift Global Insurance Plan II and Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II offer market-leading flexible Death Benefit Settlement Solution, multiple Contingent Policy Owner Arrangement and Interim Policy Owner …

Max the Stress Ball makes an unhinged return in Income Insurance’s latest campaign by BBH Singapore

Max the Stress Ball is back. And this time, he’s on a stress-fuelled rampage. In the latest campaign crafted by Income Insurance and BBH Singapore, the iconic human stress ball rages against the capital guarantee promised by Income Insurance’s Savings …

Malaysia: Markel Insurance appoints country head

Markel Insurance has announced the appointment Ms Jasminder Kaur as country head for Malaysia. In her new role, Ms Kaur will be responsible for scaling Markel's operations in Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant economies with an …

MyFashionChamber to put Malaysia on global map

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s fashion industry enters a bold new era with the launch of the International Fashion Chamber Malaysia (MyFashionChamber) – a national platform uniting designers, educators, artisans, and innovators under one mission: to connect …

MCIS Life: Pioneering sustainability in Malaysia

The company is redefining responsible business through efforts like the Legacy Forest, Purple Truck mobile health unit, and ESG-driven insurance solutions. MCIS Life, Malaysia’s trusted life insurance provider, exemplifies its commitment to heightened …

McDonald's Malaysia Provides Career Growth Pathway For Youths

SHAH ALAM, July 2 (Bernama) -- His dream of pursuing a culinary career was nearly dashed when his application to continue his studies at a vocational college was rejected after completing secondary school. Nearly discouraged by the setback, Muhammad Hfiy …

Markel targets Malaysia expansion with new country head

Business : Allianz General Partners Fashion Platform To Offer Customised Insurance Product

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd has partnered International Fashion Chamber Malaysia Bhd to offer the Allianz Business Shield Package Insurance to fashion businesses. This initiative protects fashion …

One Myanmar woman killed, another injured after being hit by car while cycling home from work in Malaysia

Two Myanmar women working in Malaysia were struck by a car while riding their bicycles home from work, resulting in the death of one and injuries to the other, according to the Myanmar Social Welfare Association (Malaysia). The two women, who worked at a …

Markel targets Malaysia expansion with new country head

Markel International appoints Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Jasminder Kaur as Principal Officer - Malaysia, marking a significant step in the company…

RESTIV Appoints Proven Industry Leader as New Director of Sales and Customer Satisfaction

RESTIV names Jill Fischer Director of Sales and Customer Satisfaction, bringing decades of client-first leadership to strengthen trust-driven cybersecurity. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RESTIV Technologies is …

Tax Network USA Recognized for Growth and Results That Restore Financial Stability

Now an Inc. 5000 company, Tax Network USA continues to lead in resolving personal IRS debt with integrity and impact. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tax Network USA has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of …

Scorebuddy Secures ISO 27001 Cert, Launches AI Security Trust Centre

Scorebuddy reinforces commitment to data security as AI adoption accelerates across contact centers, earning ISO 27001 from UKAS-accredited auditor DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scorebuddy, a leader in AI-powered contact …

Guerreros de Ley - Abogados de Accidentes en Texas

Guerreros de Ley: abogados de accidentes de tránsito en Texas al servicio de la comunidad latina TX, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guerreros de Ley: abogados de accidentes en Texas al servicio de la comunidad latina En …

SapiensFirst Launches ‘Ann’ – The AI Recruitment Augmentor That Thinks Like a Human, Works Like a Machine

Ann by SapiensFirst is an AI hiring platform that speeds up recruitment by 70% and cuts costs by 80%. Smart, fast, and bias-free. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SapiensFirst, an AI innovation company …

Fraser Allport Educates Retirees on Key Differences Between Annuities, 401(k)s, and IRAs

Fraser advises clients to take full advantage of pre-tax plans, especially those offering employer matches. DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser Allport, a retirement and estate planning with …

Business Reporter: Leveraging intelligent automation in contact centres

A conversational AI model that can conduct meaningful, natural and personalised chats with customers LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Sebastian Glock, Technology Evangelist …

Tax Network USA Earns Inc. 5000 Spot as It Accelerates Support for Small Businesses

Trusted by entrepreneurs nationwide, Tax Network USA combines proven results with Inc. 5000-caliber momentum. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of increased IRS enforcement and growing financial …

Home sale trend stabilizing in June

After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver are showing emerging signs of a recovery. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a turbulent first half of the year, home …

Climbing to New Heights: Alpine Advantage Health Insurance Named Best of South Carolina 2025

LANCASTER, SC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alpine Advantage Health Insurance has been honored as a 2025 Best of South Carolina winner, recognizing the company’s outstanding commitment to providing personalized health insurance …

GenTwo Launches World’s First Universal AMC Creator

With initial partners Swissquote, ISP and Sygnum Bank, the AMC Creator connects users to the best setup options to quickly go from idea to final product. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GenTwo, the Swiss B2B fintech …

Snap-e Helps South African Brands Turn eMedia Airtime into Measurable Leads

The latest campaigns show how interactive TV tech is converting viewers into real-time customers — during the broadcast JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snap-e, an interactive TV engagement solution brought to you …

Business Reporter: Optimising content for LLM-based AI search

Why generating comprehensive, quality content through expert prompting and human review are key LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Wei Zheng, Chief Product Officer of …

BOK Financial Advisor Trust Services Joins The Wealth Engineering Expert Sourcing Consortium

The Wealth Engineering Family of Companies is pleased to announce BOK Financial Advisor Trust Services as a core component of its Expert Sourcing Consortium LAKE MARY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wealth Engineering Family …

Institute of Medicine of Chicago Welcomes Neli Vazquez Rowland as New President

— Championing ‘Generational Health’ as the Association for Generational Wealth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) proudly announces the appointment of Neli Vazquez Rowland …

The Retirement Reality Check for the Middle Class: The Retirement Smith Breaks Down the Gaps in Retirement Planning

Fredericksburg Fiduciary Jeff Smith Breaks Down the Gaps in Retirement Planning Advice—and What Everyday Americans Actually Need to Know. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the National Council on …

Legal Considerations for Cruise Ship Injuries: What Louisiana Travelers Should Know

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cruise vacations are marketed as stress-free getaways, but injuries on board can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a legal and medical ordeal. Passengers who suffer harm while at sea often …

Legal Implications of Amusement Park Accidents: Understanding Injury Liability in Recreational Settings

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amusement parks are designed to provide entertainment, but accidents at these venues can lead to serious injuries or fatalities, prompting complex legal questions regarding …

FHAS Earns URAC Accreditation for Health Utilization Management in Clinical Reviews

Recognition demonstrates excellence in medical review services for both public and private sector healthcare entities WILKES-BARRE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal Hearings & Appeals Services (FHAS), a national …

Tax Network USA Expands National Footprint Amid Growing Demand for Tax Relief

As tax debt rises, Tax Network USA responds with scalable solutions and personalized client care. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more Americans face mounting tax debt and enforcement actions, Tax Network …