The recent revised National Automative Policy (NAP) has outlined the gradual phase-out of imported used vehicle parts and components. The government has raised concerns over safety and environmental issues from continuing with the practice of importing used parts and components without any restrictions or mandatory tests. Thus this NAP review would be introducing a... »
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Who stole my No Claim Discounts meant for my Trailer?
Whenever I met up with agents nowadays, they never failed to complain over decisions that were adopted by the industry recently. Of course, mandatory direct rebate and refusal to write third party cover were some of those but very recently,... »
Project Malaysia internet-Insurance Agency Network…. New breath for agents?
I must be quite a relieved man, having spent the last 5 days single handedly (with bare hands) got the prototype site for Project – MIIA Network running. You may want to check this... »
Pushing the limits of our markets and improving the memory of our audience through the tentacles of advertisement banners
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A little bit and there on insurance-eCommerce under the Breeze….
Hi… I am now in the land below the wind – that’s Sabah, the place I “screwed” (not screwed... »
Renewing your policy? Review the cover!
Dora (not her real name)’s cosy 2-storey terrace house in the upper-middle market residential area in PJ was burgled a couple of weekends ago. The following... »
IT Projects – Bridging the Communication Gap
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Sex Insurance, the Product (P1) Concepts
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The 5% service tax factor in insurance policy issued in favour of Management Corporation
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What do you mean by FRONTING a risk?
Having sat in numerous meetings involving discussions on subjects relating to Risk-based Capital (RBC) and Risk Management & Compliance... »
Direct MOTOR Rebating – How does this works?
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Anika Insurance Broker…. A 40-years long affair
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Performance Bond, Insurance Guarantee and Credit Insurance… Aren’t these also Financial Guarantees?
Over the last couple of years you get questions consistently being posted as to whether performance bond, insurance... »
Noordin Mohd Top, provocateur in Terrorism Insurance….
The masterful bomber and artful dodger who escaped many attempts to capture him is finally dead! Noordin Top is... »
MyEG Services in “www.myeg.com.my” insurance venture, a path less travelled…
In recent days, My E.G. Commerce Sdn Bhd (including MyEG Services Berhad) and their insurance principals are consistently lambasted with complaints coming... »
Advertising on Facebook
Imagine the insurance industry utilising Facebook as a method of niche marketing. But unfortunately none in existing times! Are... »
Referral Risks and Declined Risks…. What are these?
Your boss gave you a list containing “Referral or Referred” risks with specific instruction that your... »
McDonald’s Comprehensive IP Infringement (McBlog) Insurance Policy
Move over McDonald’s, you have lost another round of court battle over the prefix of “Mac” and “Mc”. McCurry it is….... »
How has the recent global financial crisis affected the Reinsurance markets?
If you are requested to write this assignment in no less than 3,000 words, this is actually a luxury... »




