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Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2019
» Crop insurance premiums are likely to increase next year, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% as a result of natural disasters throughout this year.
A starchy safety net
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/10/2019
» The stage is set for practical risk management for grassroots farmers, who chance natural disasters ruining crops every year, through a micro-insurance policy for rice harvests, a flagship Thai commodity.
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
BKI adopting data analysis system to adjust premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/08/2019
» Bangkok Insurance plans to implement an analytical system and adjust insurance premiums for high-risk segments to maintain profit generation and achieve a policy renewal rate of 85% this year.
Longan approved as newest insured commodity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/02/2019
» Crop insurance for longan, the country's third agricultural insurance after rice and dairy cattle, was launched yesterday, with corn likely to be the next product, according to the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) chief.