Duck Creek Technologies Welcomes General Daniel Hokanson To Board

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointment of retired United States (US) Army General Daniel Hokanson to the company’s board of directors.

Keyfield Signs MOA With Chinese Firm To Acquire US$20.55 Mln Cable-Laying Barge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Keyfield Ventures (Labuan) Ltd (KVL), has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with China’s Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co Ltd to acquire a new 98-metre-long Dynamic Positioning 2 (DP2) cable-laying barge.

Tune Protect And Ticket2U Unveil Ticket Refund Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Tune Protect Malaysia, in partnership with Malaysia’s leading ticketing platform, Ticket2U Sdn Bhd, has launched Ticket Refund Insurance, offering enhanced financial security to ticket buyers and setting a new standard in event protection.

Japan Insurers Seek Growth Abroad As Domestic Market Shrinks - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Japanese insurance companies are increasingly seeking growth overseas as the domestic market faces constraints due to an ageing and shrinking population, according to a new commentary by AM Best.

AM Best Affirms "A" Rating For Hong Kong's CMB Wing Lung Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Ltd (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.

PAC To Hold Five More Closed-door Proceedings On Insurance Hikes, Hospital Fees

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.

Allianz Life Introduces Allianz Elitechoice Insurance Solution For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd (Allianz Life) has introduced Allianz EliteChoice, a competitive and comprehensive insurance plan for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). 

AM Best Affirms Strong Credit Ratings For Taiwan's Nan Shan General

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) for Taiwan’s Nan Shan General Insurance Co Ltd (Nan Shan General), with a stable outlook.

Etiqa To Waive Police Report Requirement For Customers Affected By Putra Heights Explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Maybank’s insurance and takaful arm, Etiqa, announced it would cover all eligible motor, personal accident, retail fire, homeowners and householders insurance customers affected by the Putra Heights Explosion incident.

Malaysia’s Healthcare Spending Stands At 4 Pct Of GDP; Underfunding A Challenge -- Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Underfunding in Malaysia’s public health sector remains a key challenge, with healthcare expenditure standing at about four per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), according to Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Allianz Life Strengthens Gender Equality Efforts With #SheSecures

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd (Allianz Life) is strengthening its commitment to empowering and uplifting women by broadening its reach in Malaysia through its exclusive women’s programme #SheSecures.

Duck Creek Technologies Partners RAA To Modernise Insurance Delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has announced a new software as a service (SaaS) core insurance delivery technology partnership with RAA, South Australia’s largest personal lines insurer.