Zurich Malaysia was recently received several honours at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026 for its life insurance and family takaful product innovation, as well as claims process automation. The recognitions underscore the growing strength of Zurich Malaysia’s customer propositions across both conventional insurance and takaful.
Zurich EduMax: New Insurance Product of the Year – Malaysia
Zurich EduMax is a comprehensive education planning solution that helps parents and guardians support their children’s future. It offers guaranteed cash payouts and protection benefits, like premium waiver support, to ensure stability during uncertain times. Additionally, it rewards children’s academic and extracurricular successes with milestone benefits, making it more than just a savings plan; it’s an active partner in their development.
On what these recognitions represent for Zurich Malaysia, Pauline Teoh, Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad, said, “Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start in life, but planning for the future can feel overwhelming as costs continue to rise. At Zurich Malaysia, caring for what matters means giving parents and guardians the confidence that they are taking meaningful steps towards securing their children’s futures while protecting themselves against the unknown. Receiving the award is a testament to our commitment to providing solutions that empower families to plan ahead with greater assurance and peace of mind.”
Takaful ProAspire: New Takaful Insurance Product of the Year – Malaysia
Takaful ProAspire is a Shariah-compliant savings and protection plan that helps individuals create financial stability while preparing for important life goals. It combines savings with flexible Guaranteed Cash Payout options, allowing participants to adjust their finances according to their needs, whether for education, pilgrimage, or long-term security. The plan also includes contribution waiver benefits to maintain coverage during unexpected situations, making it a practical choice for future planning.
Echoing this, Nur Fatihah Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Takaful Malaysia Berhad, shared, “This recognition reflects the importance of making future-ready and accessible takaful solutions available to the communities we serve. Financial planning can be daunting, especially when it involves safeguarding the wellbeing and future aspirations of our loved ones. We believe in helping our communities plan ahead with the reassurance of financial resilience, through a plan that also aligns with their long-term goals and values. This is how we continue creating brighter futures together with Malaysians, by supporting them in protecting their loved ones and planning for the future with greater confidence.”
Claims Recovery Automation: Process Automation Initiative of the Year – Malaysia
Zurich Malaysia was recognized for turning its manual recovery process into a scalable, data-driven system. This transformation resulted in faster turnaround times, better productivity, quicker recoveries, and improved financial results.
For more information on how Zurich Malaysia is helping Malaysians plan ahead with greater confidence and peace of mind, please visit www.zurich.com.my.