The second-largest economy in ASEAN after Indonesia, Thailand has developed a positive international reputation on the back of its pro-investment policies and well-developed infrastructure, standing as one of the most liberalised and business-friendly markets in the region.
Increasing demand on the back of an expanding middle class and growing awareness of services will drive growth in Thailand’s insurance sector, though short-term prospects may be muted by a cooling of the economy.
THE COMPANY: Puregold Price Club (PGOLD) was incorporated in September 1998 as a company involved in the business of trading goods such as consumer products on a wholesale and retail basis. PGOLD operates in three main formats: hypermarket, supermarkets and discounters. PGOLD also owns the S&R...
The Philippine life insurance sector has seen major growth in recent years, in market size, penetration rates and product range. New channels are also opening – there has been a surge in bancassurance, for example – and more market entrants are expected as the country moves towards fuller integration into the ASEAN Economic Community.
To what extent has the life insurance industry transitioned to serve the mass market, and how can micro-insurance penetration be boosted?
While still relatively small in comparison to many of its ASEAN peers, the Philippine insurance sector has shown strong growth in recent years, averaging 10% expansion between 2008 and 2014. The signs are that with the country’s continued economic growth and a burgeoning middle class, the sector’s expansion will continue to be impressive,...
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