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Research and Markets: Malaysia Life Insurance 2015 - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018
[May 27, 2015]

Research and Markets: Malaysia Life Insurance 2015 - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018


Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nptgt6/life_insurance_in) has announced the addition of the "Life Insurance in Malaysia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering.

'Life Insurance in Malaysia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers, challenges in the Malaysian life insurance segment. It provides key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions during the review period (2009-2013) and forecast period (2013-2018). The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country.

Key Highlights



  • The Malaysian life insurance segment registered steady growth at a review-period CAGR of 6.0% in terms of gross written premium.
  • This was driven by a rising demand for investment-linked products and economic expansion, with these factors expected to support the segment over the forecast period.
  • The popularity of investment-linked products is due to the fact that they offer a combination of life insurance cover and investments with higher returns than normal deposit rates.
  • High domestic demand was supported by economic growth in 2014.
  • In October 2014, the Malaysian government set its 2015 Budget, which increased the tax free income limit and also enacted several tax reforms, including the implementation of goods and service tax (GST (News - Alert)), with effect from April 1, 2015.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Key Facts and Events


2 Executive Summary

3 Introduction

4 Malaysian Insurance Industry Attractiveness

5 Life Insurance Outlook

6 Analysis by Distribution Channel

7 Governance, Risk and Compliance

8 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights

  • Great Eastern
  • Prudential
  • AIAB
  • Hong Leong
  • Allianz Life
  • Etiqa Insurance
  • Tokio Marine Life
  • Zurich (Malaysian Assurance)
  • Manulife
  • MCIS Insurance Bhd

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nptgt6/life_insurance_in


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