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05 January 2012 |
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LIAM has New President and Vice-President - Press Release by LIAM |
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LIAM is pleased to inform that Mr Vincent Kwo Shih Kang, Chief Executive Officer of Uni.Asia Life Assurance Berhad and Mr Khor Hock Seng, Chief Executive Officer of American International Assurance Bhd have been appointed as the new President and … |
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05 January 2012 |
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Life Insurance Industry Projects Moderate Growth - Business Times |
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Malaysia's life insurance new business premium is anticipated to moderately grow ... . |
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12 December 2011 |
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10% Growth in Life Insurance Seen - The Star |
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Despite the challenging economic environment, the life insurance industry is expected to chart new business premiums growth of between 10% and 15% next year. |
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12 December 2011 |
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37th ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting - Increasing Harmonization Between ASEAN Countries and the Welfare of ASEAN Nations - (Press Release) |
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The 37th ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) Meeting as well as the 14th ASEAN Insurance Regulator's (AIRM) Meeting has been successfully conducted in Singapore by AIC Secretariat ... . |
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05 December 2011 |
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LIAM on Insurance Policy - The Malaysian Reserve |
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CI plans are not just privy to LIAM member companies as they are also sold by general insurers and takaful operators. |
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10 October 2011 |
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Malaysia: 2012 Budget to Boost Annuity and Retirement Protection Schemes - Asia Insurance Review (eWeekly) |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) believes that the 2012 national Budget's new tax relief of up to MYR3,000 (US$950) on contributions to private retirement schemes ... . |
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08 October 2011 |
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2012 Budget: Pension - Business Times |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) believes that the new tax relief of up to RM3,000 on contribution to a Private Retirement Scheme ... . |
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07 October 2011 |
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LIAM: New Tax Relief to Boost Insurance Industry - The Sun |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) believes that the new tax relief of up to RM3,000 on contribution to a Private Retirement Scheme ... . |
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07 October 2011 |
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New Tax Relief To Boost Insurance Industry - Press Release |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), believes the new tax relief of up to RM3,000 on contribution to a Private Retirement Scheme and insurance annuity for 10 years |
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26 September 2011 |
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Joint Insurance-Takaful Council Paves Way for Unified Approach - The Star |
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Three insurance associations have entered into an agreement to form the Joint Insurance-Takaful Council (JITC) ... . |
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01 July 2011 |
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Life Insurance: Clear Skies Ahead - Asia Insurance Review |
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On the heels of the previous year's economic growth, life insurance in 2010 continued on the same trajectory, reporting a healthy growth. |
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11 April 2011 |
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Group Insurance on the Rise - The Malay Mail |
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Companies not compelled to purchase group insurance are progressively taking up protection schemes from insurers to provide additional benefits ... . |
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01 April 2011 |
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LIAM Elects New President and Vice-President - Press Release by LIAM |
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At the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) held on 30 March 2011, Encik Mohd Din bin Merican and Mr Vincent Kwo Shih Kang have been elected as the new President and Vice-President of LIAM respectively. |
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31 March 2011 |
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2011 Outlook: What Holds for the Life Insurance Industry? - INSURANCE, MII |
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At the recent two-day Asian Financial Forum 2011 held in Hong Kong, world financial leaders concluded that the shift in the global economy from the west to the east ... . |
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26 March 2011 |
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LIAM Sees 15pc Growth in Life Insurance Sector - New Straits Times |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is confident that the country's life insurance sector will grow by as much as 15 per cent this year ... . |
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21 March 2011 |
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LIAM sees 12% - 15% Growth for Industry - Malaysian Reserve |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is fairly optimistic of the industry achieving a 12% - 15% growth this year. |
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19 March 2011 |
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LIAM: Investment-Linked Policies Boost Premiums - The Star |
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Total life insurance premiums in Malaysia grew 11.9% to RM8.42bil in 2010 from RM7.53bil a year earlier ... . |
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18 March 2011 |
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Life Insurance Business Performance January - December 2010 and Beyond - Press Release By LIAM |
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On the back of a sturdy economic recovery and a business strategy switch by insurers to focus on less capital-intensive products post Risk-Based Capital (RBC) ... . |
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15 March 2011 |
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Boost for Insurance Sector - The Star |
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Despite the presence of some pitfalls in the insurance sector, the sector is expected to continue its growth ... . |
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09 March 2011 |
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LIAM Member Adopt 'Client Charter' - The Sun |
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) members have adopted a Client Charter from January this year ... . |
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07 March 2011 |
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LIAM Members Adopt Client Charter - Bernama.com |
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All members of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) have adopted a Client Charter, effective January ... . |
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07 March 2011 |
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Client Charter - A New Conduit of Service for Life Insurance Companies - Press Release |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) advised that all its members have adopted a Client Charter with effect from 2011 ... .
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15 October 2010 |
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Private Pension Scheme Could Boost Insurance Industry - Press Release |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), believes the government’s move to sanction the Private Pension Plan would spur the development of retirement schemes ... . |
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13 October 2010 |
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Shot in the arm for blood bank - Malay Mail |
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Until Sunday, Malaysians all over the country will have the opportunity to give the greatest gift of all ... . |
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11 October 2010 |
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LIAM wants govt to remove tax on investment earnings - The Star |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) wants the government to remove the 8% tax on investment earnings ... . |
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08 October 2010 |
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First-ever Nationwide Blood Donation Drive - Malay Mail |
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A nationwide blood donation drive to help replenish supplies for the National Blood Bank will be conducted from Oct 11 to 17. |
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05 October 2010 |
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Life insurers upbeat on 20pc growth this year - Business Times |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) expects the local life insurance industry to grow 20 per cent .... |
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04 October 2010 |
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Insurance Outlook for 2011 and Beyond - Press Release |
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Kuala Lumpur, 4 October 2010: The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) today lauded the Government for earmarking the insurance industry as one of the key areas that would contribute to the nation’s economic growth as ... |
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02 April 2010 |
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New President and Vice-President Elected for LIAM - Press Release |
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At the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) held on 31 March 2010 ... . |
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29 December 2009 |
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LIAM expects premium to expand 12.5 pc - New Straits Times |
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The local insurance sector is expected to grow at 12.5 per cent next year ... . |
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29 December 2009 |
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Insurance industry on growth track - New Straits Times |
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The year 2009 kick-started the last leg of the 10-year Financial Sector Masterplan (FSMP) ... . |
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03 December 2009 |
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LIAM's response to "Keep policyholders informed" - New Straits Times |
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We wish to clarify that all insurance companies in Malaysia do send out ... . |
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01 December 2009 |
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LIAM's response to "Insured seem to be at mercy of insurance companies" - The Star |
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We truly understand the reader's concern over some unpleasant experiences faced ... . |
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01 December 2009 |
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More in the offing - Smart Investor |
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Industry experts are optimistic that the insurance industry will perform well in 2010, with annuity, Takaful products and micro insurance in the cards. |
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28 October 2009 |
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Health Minister launches nationwide blood donation drive in conjunction with Life Insurance Day 2009 |
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The Health Minister of Malaysia Y.B. Dato' Sri Liow Tiong Lai (represented by Dr Ismail Bin Abu Taat, Director,... . |
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23 October 2009 |
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Insurance Protection for 1-Malaysia |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), through its statement issued by the President of the Association, Md Adnan Md Zain ... |
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20 October 2009 |
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LIAM & NAMLIFA launch nationwide blood donation drive in conjunction with Life Insurance Day - Press release |
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) & National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAMLIFA) are organising .... |
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19 October 2009 |
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Financial Planning for Malaysians - Press Release |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) hopes that the Government will .... |
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21 August 2009 |
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Life Insurance Coverage for Influenza A(H1N1) - Press Release |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has confirmed that death due to the Influenza A(H1N1) will be payable. |
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24 June 2009 |
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Asia attractive to major players - Malaysian Reserve |
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Regulatory restrictions and competition would not be major hurdles for western life insurance companies venturing into Asia..... |
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23 June 2009 |
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Malaysian insurance sector undergoing transformation - Business Times |
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Malaysia's insurance industry is moving towards a more principle-based regulatory regime that allows greater flexibility... |
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23 June 2009 |
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Life insurers urged to focus on fundamentals to ride out storm - Malaysian Reserve |
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By focusing on key areas, including sound risk management, highly prudential & regulatory ... |
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22 June 2009 |
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Life Insurance Industry Growing Despite Economic Slowdown - Bernama |
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The life insurance industry is still growing despite the discouraging economic condition... |
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22 June 2009 |
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Insurance Industry Undergoing Transformation - Bernama |
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The Malaysian insurance industry is undergoing a transformation to provide a strong ... |
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28 April 2009 |
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Press Statement from the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia on the Liberalisation of the Financial Services Sector |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) in its statement today has commended the Prime Minister ....
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27 March 2009 |
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New President and Vice-President Elected for LIAM - Press Release |
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At the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) held on 25 March 2009 .... |
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18 March 2009 |
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'BNM's risk-based capital regime has benefitted industry' - Malaysian Reserve |
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The central bank's 2001 recommendation has contributed to a significant strengthening of the life insurance sector.. |
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01 March 2009 |
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The Upsides and Downsides in the Insurance Industry - Smart Investor |
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The insurance sector is in for a roller-coaster ride, with highs and lows in different market segments. |
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01 March 2009 |
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Going on the Defense - Smart Investor |
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The current financial crisis has hit global markets with a significant impact. |
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01 March 2009 |
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Some Room for Growth |
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While the financial crisis may throw a spanner in the works, some industries such as life and general insurance ... . |
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01 March 2009 |
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An Important Component of Financial Health - Smart Investor |
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Malaysians remain somewhat reluctant to include insurance as part of their investment portfolio. |
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27 February 2009 |
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Performance of the Life Insurance Industry in 2008 - Press Release |
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), in its statement today, said that it has not issued any .... |
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15 July 2008 |
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Financial Planning the order of the day - The Star |
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Petaling Jaya: Strong emphasis on financial planning is all the more needed to improve... |
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07 January 2008 |
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Company donates school bags, uniforms, books and stationery to kids from home - The Star |
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) donated school bags, uniforms and school shoes ... |
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29 October 2007 |
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Bank Negara: Insurers Must Implement Risk-based Capital Framework - Bernama |
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Insurance companies must implement the risk-based capital (RBC) framework ... |
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29 October 2007 |
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Insurance premiums grow 10% in first half - The Star |
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KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara's deputy governor Datuk Zamani Abdul Ghani said the insurance ... |
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05 September 2007 |
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LIAM Calls For Higher Tax Relief For Medical Insurance - Bernama |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to consider increasing the current RM3,000 tax relief for child ... |
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22 May 2007 |
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More actuaries needed - The Star |
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More actuaries are urgently needed to ensure the successful implementation of the risk-based capital ... |
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03 March 2007 |
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Insurers to discuss 'winning ideas' in KL - New Straits Times |
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KUALA LUMPUR will host the 23rd Pacific Insurance Conference (PIC), one of the world's three largest ... |
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12 January 2007 |
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Moves to seek good returns amid tougher conditions - New Straits Times |
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The lack of long-term government bonds in the market to enable insurance companies to match ... |
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12 January 2007 |
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Outlook bright for insurers - New Straits Times |
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The insurance sector is expected to continue outperforming Malaysia's gross domestic product ... |
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21 November 2006 |
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BRIGHT YEAR AHEAD FOR SECTOR - THE STAR |
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Petaling Jaya: With several mega projects ready for launch under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) coupled with ... |
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02 May 2006 |
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STRATEGIC TIE-UPS FOR INSURER - NEW STRAITS TIMES |
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Although the local insurance industry has seen some form of consolidation of late, it is not likely to see any merger soon. |
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21 April 2006 |
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TAPPING THE PREMIUM MARKET - NEW STRAITS TIMES |
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The local insurance business grew at a slower pace of 6.9 per cent to RM23.56 billion last year |
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24 February 2006 |
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LIAM: LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES COVER BIRD FLU |
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Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) assures the public that any medical or hospitalization treatment for bird flu will be covered .... |
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29 November 2005 |
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LIAM WINS BID TO HOST PIC 2007 - The Star |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has won the bid to host the prestigious ... |
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22 November 2005 |
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LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS UP 10.5% TO RM3.5b IN H1 - The Star |
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Boosted by rapid growth in the investment-linked business, the life insurance industry... |
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07 October 2005 |
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LIFE INSURANCE DRIVE - The Malay Mail |
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"Life is Precious, Take Care". That's the message by the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) ... |
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01 October 2005 |
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INFORMATION GIFTS - The Star |
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Information gifts ... GOODIE bags containing informative booklets to create awareness on the importance ... |
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06 July 2005 |
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INSURERS GET INSIGHT INTO THE NEWS PROCESS - The Malay Mail |
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Members of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) got an insight .... |
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02 May 2005 |
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INSURERS EXPECT BETTER YEAR - Business Times |
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Insurance companies expect the industry to perform better this year albeit moderately .... |
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01 May 2005 |
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UPPING THE ANTE - Smart Investor |
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In an increasingly competitive environment, insurers discuss ways to strengthen the agency force .... |
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02 April 2005 |
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INVESTMENT-LINKED BUSINESS TO GAIN FROM FOREX RELAXATION - Business Times |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (Liam) believes liberalization of foreign exchange .... |
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15 March 2005 |
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LIAM: INVESTMENT-LINKED BUSINESS FASTEST GROWING - The Star |
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INVESTMENT-LINKED business was the fastest-growing class of insurance compared ... |
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02 November 2004 |
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MORE FINANCIAL PLANNERS - THE STAR |
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The number of registered financial planners (RFPs) is expected to rise to 2,500 by the end of next year ... |
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11 September 2004 |
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BUDGET 2005 - CEOs' COMMENTS - The Star |
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THE proposal to increase the personal tax relief for Employees Provident Fund and life insurance/takaful premiums ... |
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11 September 2004 |
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TAX RELIEF FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE RAISED TO RM6,000 - Business Times (www.btimes.com.my) |
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TAX relief on contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), takaful and life insurance premiums has been increased ... |
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08 June 2004 |
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INSURANCE SECTOR EXPECTS 15% GROWTH - The Star |
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The insurance industry is expected to grow by 15% this year against 11.7% last year, thanks to the rosier economic outlook. |
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12 February 2004 |
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EZAMSHAH MADE LIAM PRESIDENT-The Star |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) said Commerce Life Assurance Bhd Chief Executive Officer Ezamshah Ismail has... |
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12 February 2004 |
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EZAMSHAH MADE LIAM PRESIDENT-The Star |
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The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) said Commerce Life Assurance Bhd Chief Executive Officer Ezamshah Ismail has... |
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19 December 2003 |
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INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESSES |
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Kuala Lumpur - Critical illness or dread disease insurance is a type of medical and health insurance. This insurance plan provides ... |
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12 September 2003 |
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STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT OF LIAM |
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Kuala Lumpur- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is happy to note that the Government has paid importance to the need for medical... |
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19 June 2003 |
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UNDERSTANDING THE CRITICAL YEAR FEATURE IN LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT |
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Kuala Lumpur - The Critical Year feature in participating life insurance policies has received much attention in Malaysia and Singapore... |
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