HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. analysts will survey the state of the insurance and reinsurance markets in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam in a one-hour webinar set for 4 p.m. Hong Kong time, Thursday, 25 February.

Visit www.ambest.com/seasia10 to register for the webinar. There is no charge.

A.M. Best’s international panel will review growth opportunities in these Southeast Asian insurance markets, the expansion of Takaful and re-Takaful insurance, the use of microinsurance and insurance pools and the changing distribution systems. The webinar is based on a new report authored by Yvette Essen, head of market analysis for A.M. Best’s global financial services division.

The webinar participants will examine the move toward risk-based capital (RBC) in some Southeast Asian insurance markets, with a focus on assessing and maintaining financial strength. The webinar will also survey the role of global and local insurers and reinsurers in these fast-developing markets, as well as discussing the challenges to growth.

Attendees can submit questions and comments both before and during the online event.

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