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05 January 2012
LIAM has New President and Vice-President - Press Release by LIAM
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
Life Insurance Industry Projects Moderate Growth - Business Times
Malaysia's life insurance new business premium is anticipated to moderately grow ... .
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12 December 2011
10% Growth in Life Insurance Seen - The Star
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
37th ASEAN Insurance Council Meeting - Increasing Harmonization Between ASEAN Countries and the Welfare of ASEAN Nations - (Press Release)
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
LIAM on Insurance Policy - The Malaysian Reserve
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
Malaysia: 2012 Budget to Boost Annuity and Retirement Protection Schemes - Asia Insurance Review (eWeekly)
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
2012 Budget: Pension - Business Times
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
LIAM: New Tax Relief to Boost Insurance Industry - The Sun
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
New Tax Relief To Boost Insurance Industry - Press Release
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
Joint Insurance-Takaful Council Paves Way for Unified Approach - The Star
Three insurance associations have entered into an agreement to form the Joint Insurance-Takaful Council (JITC) ... .
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01 July 2011
Life Insurance: Clear Skies Ahead - Asia Insurance Review
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
Group Insurance on the Rise - The Malay Mail
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
LIAM Elects New President and Vice-President - Press Release by LIAM
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
2011 Outlook: What Holds for the Life Insurance Industry? - INSURANCE, MII
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
LIAM Sees 15pc Growth in Life Insurance Sector - New Straits Times
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
LIAM sees 12% - 15% Growth for Industry - Malaysian Reserve
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
LIAM: Investment-Linked Policies Boost Premiums - The Star
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
Life Insurance Business Performance January - December 2010 and Beyond - Press Release By LIAM
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
Boost for Insurance Sector - The Star
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
LIAM Member Adopt 'Client Charter' - The Sun
Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) members have adopted a Client Charter from January this year ... .
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07 March 2011
LIAM Members Adopt Client Charter - Bernama.com
All members of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) have adopted a Client Charter, effective January ... .
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07 March 2011
Client Charter - A New Conduit of Service for Life Insurance Companies - Press Release
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
Private Pension Scheme Could Boost Insurance Industry - Press Release
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
Shot in the arm for blood bank - Malay Mail
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
LIAM wants govt to remove tax on investment earnings - The Star
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
First-ever Nationwide Blood Donation Drive - Malay Mail
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
Life insurers upbeat on 20pc growth this year - Business Times
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
Insurance Outlook for 2011 and Beyond - Press Release
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
New President and Vice-President Elected for LIAM - Press Release
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
LIAM expects premium to expand 12.5 pc - New Straits Times
The local insurance sector is expected to grow at 12.5 per cent next year ... .
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29 December 2009
Insurance industry on growth track - New Straits Times
The year 2009 kick-started the last leg of the 10-year Financial Sector Masterplan (FSMP) ... .
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03 December 2009
LIAM's response to "Keep policyholders informed" - New Straits Times
We wish to clarify that all insurance companies in Malaysia do send out ... .
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01 December 2009
LIAM's response to "Insured seem to be at mercy of insurance companies" - The Star
We truly understand the reader's concern over some unpleasant experiences faced ... .
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01 December 2009
More in the offing - Smart Investor
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
Health Minister launches nationwide blood donation drive in conjunction with Life Insurance Day 2009
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
Insurance Protection for 1-Malaysia
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
LIAM & NAMLIFA launch nationwide blood donation drive in conjunction with Life Insurance Day - Press release
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
Financial Planning for Malaysians - Press Release
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) hopes that the Government will ....
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21 August 2009
Life Insurance Coverage for Influenza A(H1N1) - Press Release
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
Asia attractive to major players - Malaysian Reserve
Regulatory restrictions and competition would not be major hurdles for western life insurance companies venturing into Asia.....
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23 June 2009
Malaysian insurance sector undergoing transformation - Business Times
Malaysia's insurance industry is moving towards a more principle-based regulatory regime that allows greater flexibility...
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23 June 2009
Life insurers urged to focus on fundamentals to ride out storm - Malaysian Reserve
By focusing on key areas, including sound risk management, highly prudential & regulatory ...
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22 June 2009
Life Insurance Industry Growing Despite Economic Slowdown - Bernama
The life insurance industry is still growing despite the discouraging economic condition...
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22 June 2009
Insurance Industry Undergoing Transformation - Bernama
The Malaysian insurance industry is undergoing a transformation to provide a strong ...
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28 April 2009
Press Statement from the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia on the Liberalisation of the Financial Services Sector
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) in its statement today has commended the Prime Minister ....
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27 March 2009
New President and Vice-President Elected for LIAM - Press Release
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
'BNM's risk-based capital regime has benefitted industry' - Malaysian Reserve
The central bank's 2001 recommendation has contributed to a significant strengthening of the life insurance sector..
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01 March 2009
The Upsides and Downsides in the Insurance Industry - Smart Investor
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
Going on the Defense - Smart Investor
The current financial crisis has hit global markets with a significant impact.
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01 March 2009
Some Room for Growth
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
An Important Component of Financial Health - Smart Investor
Malaysians remain somewhat reluctant to include insurance as part of their investment portfolio.
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27 February 2009
Performance of the Life Insurance Industry in 2008 - Press Release
Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), in its statement today, said that it has not issued any ....
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15 July 2008
Financial Planning the order of the day - The Star
Petaling Jaya: Strong emphasis on financial planning is all the more needed to improve...
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07 January 2008
Company donates school bags, uniforms, books and stationery to kids from home - The Star
Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) donated school bags, uniforms and school shoes ...
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29 October 2007
Bank Negara: Insurers Must Implement Risk-based Capital Framework - Bernama
Insurance companies must implement the risk-based capital (RBC) framework ...
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29 October 2007
Insurance premiums grow 10% in first half - The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara's deputy governor Datuk Zamani Abdul Ghani said the insurance ...
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05 September 2007
LIAM Calls For Higher Tax Relief For Medical Insurance - Bernama
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
More actuaries needed - The Star
More actuaries are urgently needed to ensure the successful implementation of the risk-based capital ...
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03 March 2007
Insurers to discuss 'winning ideas' in KL - New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR will host the 23rd Pacific Insurance Conference (PIC), one of the world's three largest ...
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12 January 2007
Moves to seek good returns amid tougher conditions - New Straits Times
The lack of long-term government bonds in the market to enable insurance companies to match ...
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12 January 2007
Outlook bright for insurers - New Straits Times
The insurance sector is expected to continue outperforming Malaysia's gross domestic product ...
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21 November 2006
BRIGHT YEAR AHEAD FOR SECTOR - THE STAR
Petaling Jaya: With several mega projects ready for launch under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) coupled with ...
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02 May 2006
STRATEGIC TIE-UPS FOR INSURER - NEW STRAITS TIMES
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
TAPPING THE PREMIUM MARKET - NEW STRAITS TIMES
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
LIAM: LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES COVER BIRD FLU
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
LIAM WINS BID TO HOST PIC 2007 - The Star
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has won the bid to host the prestigious ...
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22 November 2005
LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS UP 10.5% TO RM3.5b IN H1 - The Star
Boosted by rapid growth in the investment-linked business, the life insurance industry...
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07 October 2005
LIFE INSURANCE DRIVE - The Malay Mail
"Life is Precious, Take Care". That's the message by the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) ...
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01 October 2005
INFORMATION GIFTS - The Star
Information gifts ... GOODIE bags containing informative booklets to create awareness on the importance ...
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06 July 2005
INSURERS GET INSIGHT INTO THE NEWS PROCESS - The Malay Mail
Members of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) got an insight ....
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02 May 2005
INSURERS EXPECT BETTER YEAR - Business Times
Insurance companies expect the industry to perform better this year albeit moderately ....
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01 May 2005
UPPING THE ANTE - Smart Investor
In an increasingly competitive environment, insurers discuss ways to strengthen the agency force ....
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02 April 2005
INVESTMENT-LINKED BUSINESS TO GAIN FROM FOREX RELAXATION - Business Times
The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (Liam) believes liberalization of foreign exchange ....
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15 March 2005
LIAM: INVESTMENT-LINKED BUSINESS FASTEST GROWING - The Star
INVESTMENT-LINKED business was the fastest-growing class of insurance compared ...
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02 November 2004
MORE FINANCIAL PLANNERS - THE STAR
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
BUDGET 2005 - CEOs' COMMENTS - The Star
THE proposal to increase the personal tax relief for Employees Provident Fund and life insurance/takaful premiums ...
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11 September 2004
TAX RELIEF FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE RAISED TO RM6,000 - Business Times (www.btimes.com.my)
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
INSURANCE SECTOR EXPECTS 15% GROWTH - The Star
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
EZAMSHAH MADE LIAM PRESIDENT-The Star
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
EZAMSHAH MADE LIAM PRESIDENT-The Star
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
INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESSES
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
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT OF LIAM
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
UNDERSTANDING THE CRITICAL YEAR FEATURE IN LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT
Kuala Lumpur - The Critical Year feature in participating life insurance policies has received much attention in Malaysia and Singapore...
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