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Rabbit Life sales surge by 22% in first 8 months
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2025
» Rabbit Life Insurance, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, is targeting 2.6 billion baht in premiums this year amid robust demand for whole life, health and annuity insurance products.
Market still 'wrong' on climate
Oped, Published on 01/10/2025
» As business, government and nonprofit leaders debate the future of climate action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, the global economy remains vulnerable to acute and chronic climate-driven shocks whose impact could be more severe than that of the 2008 global financial crisis. At a time when many governments and businesses continue to underestimate and underprice physical climate risk, we must remember that neither financial markets nor regulators are always right. What if their current complacency about climate risks is catastrophically wrong?
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
Singapore firm rejects $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore shipping company told AFP on Tuesday it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country's worst case of environmental pollution.
Non-life growth seen falling short
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2025
» The non-life insurance industry's rate of growth is projected to fall below expectations at only 2.5% this year, but stronger expansion could be seen next year, driven by economic stimulus under the new government and increased consumer and business spending following the upcoming election.
Generali Thailand Targets Growth with Customer FIRST Strategy
Published on 16/09/2025
» Generali Thailand is reinforcing its commitment on customer value, wider distribution and people development as it pursues growth in a challenging landscape marked by an ageing population, rising living costs and rapid technological change. Chief executive Arsh Kaumi said Thailand remains a strategic market in Southeast Asia with a mature, well-developed insurance sector, but one where protection gaps are widening—especially for retirees and those approaching retirement. Many Thai seniors are finding their savings depleted roughly a decade into retirement, underscoring the need for long-term financial planning.
Bangkok Life and BBL launch Gain & Save 2
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in partnership with Bangkok Bank, has introduced the second phase of its “Gain & Save: Life Coverage with Special Deposit Interest” programme. The initiative offers five endowment life insurance plans under the Gain First series, combining life coverage with guaranteed returns, alongside exclusive benefits from the “Bualuang Super Bonus” fixed deposit account, which provides interest rates of up to 3.35% per year.
Traders on sidelines awaiting Fed signals
Business, Published on 23/08/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities traded in a narrow range ahead on Friday as investors awaited a key speech from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell that could shed light on the direction of monetary policy. Many traders are scaling back bets on an imminent US interest-rate cut.
Viriyah hikes health premiums
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2025
» Viriyah Insurance, Thailand's largest motor insurer, is planning to increase health insurance premiums by 20% for children and 10% for general policyholders from next year, citing a sharp rise in medical inflation and higher loss ratios.
TIDLOR Hits Record Q2 Profit on Quality Growth
Published on 13/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 13, 2025 — Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited (“TIDLOR” or the “Company”) has reported strong, quality-driven growth for the second quarter of 2025, driven by the robust expansion of its low-risk insurance brokerage business and effective cost and credit quality management in its lending operations.