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FWD General Insurance taps digital trend
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2020
» FWD General Insurance has launched its non-life insurance business in Thailand to capitalise on a segment forecast to reach 285.5 billion baht in value by 2023.
Local gold price pierces psychological support line
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/09/2020
» The trading price of local gold bars fell below the psychological support line at 27,650-27,750 baht per one baht-weight on Thursday, while the global spot price sank to its lowest in over two months at US$1,852 an ounce, pressured by a stronger dollar and a SPDR gold fund sell-off.
PLA makes mark in digital insurance sales
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/09/2020
» While maintaining a relatively small presence in the Thai insurance market, PhillipLife Assurance (PLA) has become a major player in terms of digital sales, which have spiked since the pandemic and represent the future of the sector.
New capital calculation to benefit markets, firms say
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/09/2020
» Insurance companies say an adjustment of the risk-based capital calculation criteria will create positive investor sentiment for risk management and could benefit capital markets.
Big projects face costlier reinsurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Large construction projects in Thailand are potentially at risk for higher reinsurance premiums as global premiums on big developments soar.
Thaire maintains 10% growth target
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/08/2020
» SET-listed Thaire Insurance, a local reinsurer, is maintaining its target of 10% annual revenue growth over the next three years, driven by growing public concern over health protection during the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts offer gold guidance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/08/2020
» The domestic gold price rebounded after hitting a three-week low Wednesday, with experts advising long-term investors to sell at a profit once the price exceeds the fundamental value.
AIA turns to investment management
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/08/2020
» AIA Thailand, the country's largest life assurance company, has formed an investment management subsidiary, making it Thailand's third largest in terms of assets managed at 847 billion baht.
Gold speculators advised to resist profit-chasing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/07/2020
» Gold speculators are being urged to exercise caution after the domestic gold price continued to make all-time highs this week, with gold futures also experiencing substantial trading volume.
Local gold hits record for fourth straight day
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/07/2020
» The domestic gold price hit a record for the fourth consecutive day, reaching 28,200 baht for one baht-weight of gold, an increase of 31.5%.