Insurers’ long-term growth prospects intact

MBSB Research has maintained its positive call on the sector.

PETALING JAYA: Insurance companies may see operating conditions become more challenging in the second half of financial year 2025 (2H25) as economic activity slows.

Listed insurers face headwinds in the form of the sales and service tax (SST) implementation that will impact earnings, while the monsoon season could trigger higher reinsurance and claim costs.