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Price of coronavirus policies expected to fall 20%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/01/2021
» The price of Covid-19 insurance is set to be reduced by 20% because of the low total claims last year, only 1.87% of total premiums, says Anon Vangvasu, president of the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Asian equities ready for return of foreign funds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/07/2020
» Asian equities could benefit from a return of foreign fund inflows, but the stock market remains volatile depending on the economic recovery and the pandemic situation, says Principal Asset Management.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.
Covid-19 lump sum policies to cease
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/03/2020
» Several insurance companies and brokers have stopped selling Covid-19 insurance lump-sum payout policies, while some have adjusted claim benefits to prevent policyholders' moral hazard problem and underwriting risks.
OIC reduces interest for premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/03/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has lowered the minimum interest rate for pricing premiums to 1% from 2% and allowed 70,000 tourist buses affected by Covid-19 to either seek premium refunds or extend their auto insurance period as part of its efforts to alleviate impacts from the outbreak.
CRC shares end lower on debut
Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/02/2020
» The share price of SET-listed Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) ended in the red on the first day of trading Thailand's largest-ever market capitalisation equity on Thursday, amid sentiments blighted by the Covid-19 epidemic.