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Executives advise caution for EV insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand's non-life insurance sector is on high alert as reports circulate that a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer active in the Thai market may face bankruptcy, hinting that EV insurance is already a loss-making business.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
BKI considers investment in EV repair garage facilities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2025
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a non-life insurer majority-owned by Bangkok Bank, is studying a plan for a joint venture with Chinese investors to establish a repair garage for electric vehicles (EVs), in a bid to support the company's long-term growth potential.
Smart reading
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/12/2024
» A long time ago, I found a great book about mai pen pai, "No problem" at Asiabooks, and now I can't find it any more. And I would like to buy it and give it to friends to spread the news about its meaning. Please, where can I find it? It's a great present for foreigners.
BKI trims premium target for 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/11/2024
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has downgraded its 2024 premium target to 32 billion baht based on the decline in the motor insurance business as the automotive industry sags, claims rise, government spending is delayed and economic growth slows.
Dealing with the deluge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» The monsoon season this year has created tremendous concern in the business sector as many key economic areas are impacted by severe flooding.
Insurers prepare for more global disasters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2024
» The insurance industry is facing the consequences of growing geopolitical conflicts as well as natural disasters, prompting insurers to prepare for greater business risks, according to participants at the 23rd conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers of Developing Countries (AIRDC).
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
BKI aims to grow premiums by 8-10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2023
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) targets growing its premiums by 8-10% to 32.5 billion baht in 2024 with a net profit of more than 3 billion based on the improving economy, although domestic and global challenges remain.
BKI expects to list new holding company
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2023
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has established BKIH, a holding company that is expected to replace BKI on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to increase flexibility for business expansion to become a tech insurance company.