A public debate over the advertised returns of endowment insurance policies has highlighted the need for greater insurance literacy in Thailand, according to a former president of the country's Actuarial Association.
Aon has appointed Mr Metat Sae-Jan as Head of its Life and Health reinsurance broking practice in Thailand.
The Thai Life Insurance Association is collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health to upgrade services that aim to provide patient care according to international standards and ensure accurate and prompt claims processing.
MSIG Asia has appointed Mr Ronak Shah as Regional CEO, effective 1 October 2026. In addition to leading the insurer's operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, India and Oceania, Mr Shah will assume regional leadership responsibility for Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea.
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointment of Mr Oliver Pryce as Head of Corporate Risk and Broking Southeast Asia; and the promotion of Mr Rupert Roberts to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, Asia. Both appointments are effective 4 January 2027.
The Thai regulator, Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), is planning to create a new cadre of "Insurance Scholars" as a part of upgrading the protection system for victims of vehicle accidents in the country.
AI12, a specialist (re)insurance broker, has appointed Mr Alfie Langley as Head of Cyber.
A total of 48 finalists have been revealed for the 11th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards, representing a group of accomplished agents and advisers from 13 markets and 39 different companies across the region.
Howden has appointed Ms Supaporn Chanin as Director, Power and Energy, Thailand.
The Thai Life Insurance Association (TLIA) is looking to upgrade its claims standards, and has already held a seminar, as conducted by the Life Insurance Claims Subcommittee on the topic.