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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.
Covid insurance continues surge in April
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/05/2021
» Accumulated Covid insurance premiums spiked by 2.2 billion baht from 6.45 million policies in April, driving the total premiums received to 7.15 billion baht over 14 months since the beginning of the pandemic.
FWD, SCB join for outpatient policies
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/01/2021
» FWD Insurance has allied with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to serve untapped demand for medical expenses coverage for outpatient department (OPD) care, with targeted sales of 1 billion baht.
TGIA mulls launch of BI insurance policies
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/01/2021
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) is studying the feasibility of launching insurance for business interruptions (BI) caused by Covid-19 or other emerging diseases to allow businesses to be more resilient to future outbreak-related shutdowns.
Health concern gives MTL 9% sales gain
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/12/2020
» Health consciousness driven by the pandemic led to sales growth for health insurance of 9% in the first nine months of the year at Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL), says its president Sara Lamsam.
BAY projects ESG bonds to reach B60bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/10/2020
» With investment and financing heading towards a green trend, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is likely to reach 60 billion baht this year, with at least a 100% growth expected in 2021, says Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
MTL unveils lump-sum health rider
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/07/2020
» Health protection premiums surged 30% year-on-year at Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) in the first four months of 2020, bucking the trend of the company's gross written, renewal and new premiums, which fell across the board in the same period.
Crowdfunding the new frontier for smaller firms
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/05/2020
» Crowdfunding, an alternative fundraising option for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the digital platform, has grown during the coronavirus crisis, but the future of investment is based on support from the market regulator and institutional investors, say executives.
Allianz Ayudhya banks on health protection products
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/03/2020
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance Plc aims for 3% growth in total premium to 33 billion baht in 2020, staying focused on health protection products.
Outbreak a mixed bag for medical providers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2020
» Medical tourism hospitals have experienced direct, adverse effects from the coronavirus epidemic, while medical appliance manufacturers and pharmaceutical and supplement makers could benefit from increasing awareness of health and hygiene.