Thailand

Starr Insurance acquires Thai non-life insurer

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.

Starr Insurance acquires Thai non-life insurer

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.

Igloo secures partnership with Thai telecom firm

Two new mobile insurance products will now be available in Thailand.

Thailand slashes medical insurance requirements for tourists

This is part of an easing of restrictions to boost tourism in the country.

Thai finance minister closes down two insurers over unpaid COVID-19 claims

They had their licences revoked after running out of money to pay their customers.

Allianz acquires Aetna’s Thai business 

The acquisition is expected to be completed after three months.

Thai insurance regulator assures policyholders amidst insurer shutdown

Southeast Insurance recently announced cessation of operations.

Southeast Insurance ceases operations amidst mountain of COVID claims

The company said it cannot pay all the claims for all of its COVID-19 policies.

Thai insurers given greenlight to cover tourists from mild COVID-19

The government has also opened its hotel isolation facilities for tourists.

Thailand insurance premium growth sluggish in 2021

This is due to a weakened economy with higher household debt.

Thailand insurers offer vaccine allergy insurance

Ratings firm AM Best, however, cautions insurers to be careful of underwriting risks.

Muang Thai Life and ZA Tech teams up to launch digital products

They aim to create a seamless and personalised experience for customers.

Thai insurtech Sunday bags $45m in Series B

Investors in the round include Tencent, SCB 10X, Vertex Growth.

Thai regulator probing possible fraud in COVID-19 claims

COVID-19 claims in the country have jumped ten times since last year.

Thai general insurance GWPs to hit $10.6b in 2025: report

Growth is expected to recover from 2022 onwards and will witness an upward trend.

Thai motor premiums jump 2.5% in Q1 2021

But overall new car sales dropped 18.4%.

Thailand's Bangkok Insurance going strong despite looming pressures

Its balance sheet is supported by strong risk-adjusted capitalisation.