Thailand
Starr Insurance acquires Thai non-life insurer
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.
Starr Insurance acquires Thai non-life insurer
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.
Igloo secures partnership with Thai telecom firm
Two new mobile insurance products will now be available in Thailand.
Thailand slashes medical insurance requirements for tourists
This is part of an easing of restrictions to boost tourism in the country.
Hundreds swarm Bangkok claims office for COVID-19 compensation
Claimants started queuing the night before.
Thai finance minister closes down two insurers over unpaid COVID-19 claims
They had their licences revoked after running out of money to pay their customers.
Allianz acquires Aetna’s Thai business
The acquisition is expected to be completed after three months.
Thai insurance regulator assures policyholders amidst insurer shutdown
Southeast Insurance recently announced cessation of operations.
Southeast Insurance ceases operations amidst mountain of COVID claims
The company said it cannot pay all the claims for all of its COVID-19 policies.
Thai insurers given greenlight to cover tourists from mild COVID-19
The government has also opened its hotel isolation facilities for tourists.
Thailand insurance premium growth sluggish in 2021
This is due to a weakened economy with higher household debt.
Thailand insurers offer vaccine allergy insurance
Ratings firm AM Best, however, cautions insurers to be careful of underwriting risks.
Muang Thai Life and ZA Tech teams up to launch digital products
They aim to create a seamless and personalised experience for customers.
Thai insurtech Sunday bags $45m in Series B
Investors in the round include Tencent, SCB 10X, Vertex Growth.
Thai regulator probing possible fraud in COVID-19 claims
COVID-19 claims in the country have jumped ten times since last year.
Thai general insurance GWPs to hit $10.6b in 2025: report
Growth is expected to recover from 2022 onwards and will witness an upward trend.
Thai motor premiums jump 2.5% in Q1 2021
But overall new car sales dropped 18.4%.
Thailand's Bangkok Insurance going strong despite looming pressures
Its balance sheet is supported by strong risk-adjusted capitalisation.