Industry leaders back calls to raise insurance age limit


PETALING JAYA: Raising the age limit for insurance policies to cater to Malaysia’s ageing population is an ideal move as long as the products are sustainable and priced according to the risk.

General Insurance Association of Malaysia chief executive officer Chua Kim Soon said insurance premiums tend to increase with age as older individuals generally present higher health risks and are more likely to make claims.

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