Jail and RM10,000 fine for drink-driving
A children's accessories shop owner and a production company employee were each fined RM10,000 and sentenced to a day in jail after pleading guilty to drink-driving charges at the Magistrate's...
Allianz General reminds Malaysians to protect their assets following KL floods, landslide
Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (“Allianz General”) reminds Malaysians to ensure adequate protection, including insurance cover, following recent floods and a lansdslide that affected areas in Kuala Lumpur. On...
Zurich Malaysia Appoints Pauline Teoh as Chief Executive Officer at Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (ZLIMB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pauline Teoh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2024. Pauline brings over 25 years...
Insurance – debunking the myths and misconceptions
When you bring up the subject of insurance or takaful, everyone has an idea of how it works, and often the thoughts surrounding the topic aren’t very positive ones. Too...
Malaysia Insurance Institute is now Asian Institute of Insurance
The Asian Institute of Insurance (Aii), formerly known as the Malaysian Insurance Institute (MII), has embarked on a strategic rebranding that reflects its ambition to lead insurance education and professional...
New business for life, general insurance saw double-digit growth in 1H 2024
New business premiums in life and general insurance industry recorded double-digit growth in the first half (1H) of 2024, exceeding RM20 billion, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri...
Get insurance coverage tailored to your needs, say experts
“Steep hike in insurance premium.” “Shocked by steep hike in premium.” These were the two headlines seen in The Star over the past two weeks, which came from readers voicing...
Tune Protect Group Appoints How Kim Lian as New Group Chief Executive Officer
Tune Protect Group Berhad (“Tune Protect or “Group”; TUNEPRO, 5230) today announced the appointment of How Kim Lian (“How”) as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (“GCEO”), effective 29 July...
Berjaya Sompo partners up with iMotorbike to launch the good riders: Motocheck Campaign
In a concerted effort to promote the importance of motorcycle maintenance and road safety among Malaysian riders, Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad ("Berjaya Sompo") has launched The Good Riders: MotoCheck campaign...
Bank Negara to open licences to digital insurers that meet its requirements
Bank Negara Malaysia will issue licences to any digital insurer and takaful operator that meets its requirements and will not limit the number of licences to just five. In a...