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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.
Markets at the tip of your fingers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/07/2021
» For Chonladet Khemarattana, chief executive officer and co-founder of Robowealth, a Thai wealth tech startup and mutual fund brokerage, it's always the small pieces that make the big picture.
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).
Pension products in need of a rejig
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/02/2021
» Pension insurance products need to be revamped to tap an ageing population and provide customers with enough savings to maintain their lifestyles during retirement, says Sara Lamsam, president of the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
Price of coronavirus policies expected to fall 20%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/01/2021
» The price of Covid-19 insurance is set to be reduced by 20% because of the low total claims last year, only 1.87% of total premiums, says Anon Vangvasu, president of the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Insurtech broker Benix draws Humanica, others
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/11/2020
» Humanica is partnering with Fuchsia Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Muang Thai Group Holding, and CXA Group to invest 50 million baht in Benix, an insurtech digital broker startup.
CIMBT has hopes for recovery in quarters ahead
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/08/2020
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) says the country's GDP shows signs of recovery the next few quarters after bottoming out in the second quarter at -14%.
Non-life premium growth nearing 5%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The non-life insurance segment is likely to meet its 5% growth target this year, with the recent Motor Expo helping to spur a year-end uptick in motor insurance premiums, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
MTL banking on property to hike return
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/11/2019
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is adding property to its investment portfolio, splurging 3.8 billion baht to construct an office building aiming for higher returns to match long-term insurance's liability obligations amid the low interest rate environment.
BoT sees glimmer in final quarter
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/11/2019
» The Bank of Thailand is optimistic that the country's economic growth momentum in the final quarter is gathering pace, propelled by private consumption amid a raft of stimulus packages, public and private investment, and tourism strength.