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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.
AIA expects digital to make up 50% of sales by year-end
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/07/2021
» AIA Thailand expects insurance sales via digital channels to reach 50% by the end of this year, up from 40% at present, spurred by work from home and social distancing during the pandemic.
TBMA eyes B1tn in corporate bond issuance for this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/06/2021
» The issuance of corporate bonds is expected to reach 1 trillion baht this year if the same growth rate continues in the second half, as businesses seek capital to weather a prospective global interest rate hike next year, says Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) president Tada Phutthitada.
TQM posts dip in Covid insurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/05/2021
» TQM Corp's average daily sales for Covid-19 insurance dropped to about 10,000-20,000 policies in May, a level expected to continue until June as health concerns intensify amid the outbreak, says Napassanun Punnipa, TQM's chief executive.
Allianz Ayudhya keeps focus on health
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/04/2021
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance is maintaining its focus on health insurance for the seventh consecutive year as profits from insurance products remain steady because of low interest rates and growing health concerns, which are driving demand for protection amid the pandemic, says Thomas C Wilson, chief executive and president.
Outbreak prompts record policy spend
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/04/2021
» Covid insurance, which was introduced last year, is proving to be popular, especially during the third wave as concerns mount over more contagious and deadly variants.
MQDC, MTL offer package for seniors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/03/2021
» Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) in alliance with Muang Thai Life (MTL) Assurance is offering an end of life package to senior citizens that includes lifetime care, health insurance and a non-transferable lease on a condo or house for 35 million baht.
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).
Confidence from January remains bullish
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/02/2021
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) survey for January, which measures February to April 2021, remains in the bullish zone for the second consecutive month, spurred by the prospect of Covid-19 vaccines, foreign inflows and higher earnings among listed companies.
TBMA: Firms choose loans for funding
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) expects the policy interest rate will remain at 0.5% throughout 2021, while issuance of new long-term corporate bonds is projected at 700-750 billion baht as the real sector turns to bank loans, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.