KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance providers, recently launched Generali Malaysia following the acquisition of a controlling majority in AXA Affin joint ventures in Malaysia and 100 per cent purchase of MPI Generali Insurans Berhad.
The transaction valued the acquired companies at close to RM1.29 billion, making it one of the largest M&A transactions in Malaysia in recent years.
On April 1, the businesses were integrated under a single, unified brand ― Generali Malaysia. The integration positions Generali Malaysia as one of the largest general insurers and emerging life insurer in Malaysia, broadening its edge in a competitive market.
With its strong expertise in providing comprehensive protection solutions in all areas of general insurance ― medical and health, motor and home, travel and personal accident, as well as business and commercial insurance, Generali Malaysia is committed to further expand its offerings and better cater to customers’ growing needs. With a focus on protection, medical coverage, savings, and legacy planning, its Life segment offers customers coverage needs for every stage of life.
Jaime Anchustegui Melgarejo, CEO, Generali International commented: “This is a significant milestone for Generali in Malaysia and in the region. It highlights our commitment and dedication to Asia and the importance we place on Malaysia as one of the region’s high-potential growth markets”.
Roberto Leonardi, Generali International Asia Regional Officer, commented that “As a unified entity, we look forward to enhancing the Generali experience and becoming Lifetime Partners to our customers in Malaysia, as well as making a positive contribution to the communities in which we serve”.
“The launch of Generali Malaysia is to create a unified, customer-focused brand that can provide comprehensive insurance solutions across the full spectrum of products from general to life insurance. We aim to have a significant presence in the market and be one of the top general insurers in the country,” said Fabrice Benard, Chief Executive Officer, Generali Insurance Malaysia Bhd and Country Head for Generali Entities in Malaysia.
The launch is fully aligned with Generali’s ‘Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth’ strategy to strengthen its leadership position in Malaysia ― a country with strong potential for growth with its economic development and current low-insurance penetration. Holding a strong vision for the future, Generali Malaysia hopes to play an active role in contributing to Malaysia’s economic growth and development.
Supported by over 1,600 workforce, a wide distribution network of more than 9,000 agents, partners and distributors and 49 branches nationwide, Generali Malaysia is presented with the advantage of a larger market share in Malaysia which is further boosted with a broader range of products and services.
“As an insurer with over 190 years of insurance heritage and experience, we strive to provide better experiences as a whole, by transforming our role to go beyond selling products and to provide more value-added, personalised service in line with our ‘Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth’ commitment,” Benard added.
Rooted in Italy, Generali Group has a strong heritage and legacy of protection of more than 190 years.
To date, Generali has presence in over 50 countries and a workforce of 82,000 employees serving 68 million customers.
The Group has been active in Malaysia since 2015 when it acquired a 49 per cent stake in Multi-Purpose Insurans Berhad ― a P&C insurance subsidiary of Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings to create MPI Generali.
In 2022, Generali acquired full ownership of the MPI Generali joint venture and purchased a controlling majority in AXA Affin General and Life Insurance in Malaysia.
In 2023, Generali unfolded a new growth chapter with the launch of a single, unified brand Generali Malaysia – one of the largest general insurers and emerging life insurer in Malaysia backed by over 1,600 employees, a wide distribution network of more than 9,000 agents and partners and 49 branches.
