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Covid policy adjustment to help isolating patients
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/08/2021
» New Covid-19 insurance products are being developed by Thai insurers to cover patients taking part in the Public Health Ministry's home and community isolation scheme, according to a government regulator.
Insurers brace for rise in Covid claims
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/07/2021
» Covid-19 insurers are preparing for an increase in claims as the number of new cases per day keeps setting records.
SMK lashed over Covid termination
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/07/2021
» Thailand's regulator warned Syn Mun Kong Insurance (SMK) on Friday that it cannot arbitrarily terminate Covid-19 insurance contracts with lump-sum payments, threatening legal action or fines if the insurer moves forward with its plan.
SET recovers as Covid measures are unveiled
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/07/2021
» Despite pressure from the government's fresh batch of Covid control measures and a new record high for daily infections, the SET Index still gained yesterday, closing at 1,552.09 points, up 8.42 points or 0.55%.
TBMA upgrades bond issuance outlook to B900bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/07/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) upgraded its projection for corporate bond issuance this year to 900 billion baht from 700-750 billion as private companies seek to replenish capital reserves amid economic uncertainties, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
ASPS predicts volatile Q3 for SET as mood wanes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/07/2021
» The Thai stock market will continue to be challenged by the pandemic in the third quarter as economic growth remains dampened by the outbreak, while improving economies outside Thailand may depreciate the baht and cause foreign outflows, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Covid lump sum payouts set to be axed amid rising cases
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/06/2021
» Insurance companies will likely stop making lump sum Covid-19 insurance payments as the number of local Covid-19 cases has surpassed 200,000, leading firms to review the processes of their products, says Anon Vangwasu, president of the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Life premiums gain 3.25% to B196bn in first 4 months
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2021
» Total life insurance premiums grew 3.25% year-on-year to 196 billion baht in the first four months this year, thanks to 41.7% growth in single premiums requiring buyers to make a one-time payment.
ESG bond issuance likely to reach B100bn this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/05/2021
» As more major corporates move towards green investment, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is expected to reach 100 billion baht this year, roughly 20% growth from 2020, says Ariya Tiranaprakit, executive vice-president of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Covid-related claims could hit B3bn as cases continue to rise
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/05/2021
» Total claims from Covid-19 insurance could soar to 3 billion baht this year as daily infections continue to rise, says Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) president Anon Vangvasu.