News Posts 20101122-20101128

Insurance News PruBSN launched a new product called PruBSN Ummah, a savings and protection plan that helps to defray the high cost of performing haj. Part of the savings can be withdrawn any time after the 5th certificate year. PruBSN has also partnered Amanah Raya Bhd to provide will writing services to participants of the plan.

PruBSN Ummah set to be big seller, says CEO

PRUDENTIAL BSN Takaful Bhd (PruBSN) expects significant contribution from its latest family takaful plan, PruBSN Ummah, after receiving positive response since its launch earlier this month.

November 26, 2010

Insurance News In memory of Hemalatha Kasippillai, a staff of Hannover Re based in KL, who was unfortunately killed in Mumbai terror attacks 2 years ago.

Pain of losing loved one in Mumbai terror attacks haunts victim’s kin

PETALING JAYA: Every Nov 27, S. Nishalini and S. Dhinesh say a silent prayer for their mother Hemalatha Kasippillai.

November 26, 2010

Insurance News The Foreign Worker Health Insurance scheme proposed under ETP will kick in on 1 Jan 2011. The annual premium is RM120, lower than RM200 previously announced.

Health insurance compulsory for foreign workers from Jan 1 (Updated)

PUTRAJAYA: All foreign workers employed in Malaysia must be covered by medical insurance, in a Government ruling which will take effect on Jan 1 next year.
November 25, 2010

Insurance News Christopher Wei, who recently quit as the Group Chief Marketing Officer of AIA, is joining Great Eastern as its new Group CEO effective 10 February 2011. Interestingly, the previous Group CEO of Great Eastern, Ng Keng Hooi, has actually crossed over to AIA. Christopher is an associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Great Eastern appoints Christopher Wei as New Group CEO

24 November 2010 – Great Eastern Holdings Limited announced today that it has appointed Mr Christopher Wei as its new Group CEO. Mr Wei, a Canadian Chinese, will be joining the company with effect from 10 February 2011
November 25, 2010

Insurance News HLTMT launched a new product "HLTMT i-Ihsan" and is expecting RM1 mil contributions in 6 months from the product. The product has high sum covered multiples and is targeted at lower income segment.

HONG Leong Tokio Marine Takaful targets more young customers

HONG Leong Tokio Marine Takaful Bhd (HLTMT) wants to have more young customers, especially among those defined as Generation Y.
November 24, 2010