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PARIMA holds first two-day masterclass in Penang
17 August 2026
Reporter Nicole Bennet

The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) concludes its Penang Masterclass 2026, held from 6 to 7 August, the association’s first masterclass in Penang and its first across two days.

Uthman wins PARIMA Next-Gen Risk Takers Penang edition
17 August 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

Uthman bin Mohd Haneef, management executive, risk and resilience at PLUS Malaysia Berhad, wins the Penang edition of the Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge, run by the Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association.

MNRB agrees to acquire remaining 80% of Labuan Re for US$100.69 million
21 May 2026
Reporter Elliot Hayes

MNRB Holdings Berhad agrees to acquire the remaining 80% equity interest in Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd for a total cash consideration of approximately US$100.69 million (RM400.49 million), in a deal expected to complete by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Opulence launches captive cell
11 September 2025
Reporter Matthew Challis

The Malaysian insurer’s captive cell is backed by Asia’s largest reinsurer, China Re, with endorsement from the LFSA

Labuan IBFC announces two new board members
26 August 2025
Reporter Matthew Challis

The Malaysian financial hub is ‘pleased’ to announce new board members, Annie Undikai and Dr Ken Lim

Asian Captive Conference returns to Kuala Lumpur for 2026
23 July 2025
Reporter Karl Loomes

Regional event to spotlight self-insurance and risk innovation across Asia Pacific

AIG appoints Gopal as APAC Chief Risk Officer
03 July 2025
Reporter Diana Bui

Sandeep Gopal will collaborate closely with Chris Colahan, regional president for APAC at AIG General Insurance, to promote operational excellence and innovation

Zhibao Technology launches reinsurance arm in Labuan
23 April 2025
Reporter Diana Bui

Insurtech firm Zhibao Technology has launched a new reinsurance subsidiary, Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company, to focus on general reinsurance business outside mainland China

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