Marsh Insurance Brokers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

To further enhance the delivery of quality products and exceptional services to the members of MIA, Chubb, the underwriter of the scheme has specially designed an online web based application exclusively for the members. The e-placement is a technology framework linking the applicants, broker, and underwriter on an electronic platform. The e*placement allows members to fill up proposals, obtain insurance quotation, issue the certificate of insurance / policy and at the same time make payment on line in the comfort of their office.

MIA members have been automatically registered as a user for this electronic online solution. An email with login ID will be sent to each individual member and in order to activate the account, members are required to click on the link provided. Thereafter, members could continue to purchase the professional indemnity insurance cover online.

Features of the scheme:

• The Scheme provides cover from the minimum mandatory limit of indemnity of RM250,000 for a member/partner practice up to RM5,000,000.
• The number of members in public practice in a firm determines the mandatory limit of indemnity.
• Deductibles will be determined based on the gross fee band that is closest to the last Financial Year Gross fee as will be declared in the proposal form.
• Very competitive premiums which start off as low as RM331.50 (excluding 6% service tax) by using credit cards.

• Broad Insuring Clause covers any Claim for civil liability in the conduct of the provision of professional services or advice customary to the profession of accountants in Malaysia.
• Cover includes Pro Bono Services.
• Full retroactive cover (from date of firm’s establishment).
• Defense cost in addition to the limit of the indemnity up to an aggregate amount not exceeding 20% of the limit of indemnity specified in the Certificate of Insurance.
• Covers vicarious liability for any consultants,contractors, subcontractors and agents.
• Covers defamation.
• Covers intellectual property infringement.
• Covers liability arising from participation in joint ventures.
• Covers loss of document.
• Cover for fraud and dishonesty of principals and employees, until admission, judgements or adjudication.
• Cover for principals’ previous businesses in the same profession (fully retroactive).
• Automatically covers newly acquired orcreated subsidiaries for 30 days.
• Covers run-off for Insured firms that have been merged, acquired or ceased.
• Continuous cover if continuously insuredwith Chubb.
• Covers cost of Legal representation at Inquiries.

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. We combine the precision of craftsmanship with decades of experience to conceive, craft and deliver the very best insurance coverage and service to individuals and families, and businesses of all sizes.

Chubb is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. The company serves multinational corporations, mid-size and small businesses with property and casualty insurance and risk engineering services; affluent and high net worth individuals with substantial assets to protect; individuals purchasing life, personal accident, supplemental health, homeowners, automobile and specialty personal insurance coverage; companies and affinity groups providing or offering accident and health insurance programs and life insurance to their employees or members; and insurers managing exposures with reinsurance coverage.

In January 2016, ACE Limited acquired The Chubb Corporation and adopted the renowned Chubb name globally. The new Chubb has $160 billion in assets, and $37.5 billion of gross premiums written in 2015 as if ACE and Chubb were one company. Chubb’s core operating insurance companies maintain financial strength ratings of AA from Standard & Poor’s and A++ from A.M. Best.

Chubb Limited, the parent company of Chubb, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.

As the leading global insurance broking and risk advisory firm, Marsh, a joint venture between Marsh Inc. and Zulayang Sdn Bhd, has been servicing clients in Malaysia since 1982. Marsh works with many successful multinational corporations, local Malaysian companies as well as Malaysian global ventures. We provide clients and partners a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management services for virtually every type of industry and profession.

Our 100 professionals, based in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, are dedicated to creating and implementing innovative risk management and insurance solutions to help clients succeed.

Marsh and its predecessor companies have been in Asia for nearly 60 years, with over 1,600 professionals in 12 countries. Marsh has been named “Broker of the Year” in Asia in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 by the Asia Insurance Review, making Marsh the most awarded broker in Asia.

Marsh has unparalleled experience in servicing a wide variety of professions in Asia. Its Financial and Professional Practice (FINPRO) has a much-envied track record for finding innovative and cost-effective solutions to the risks financial institutions and professionals face. In addition to program design and placement, we provide advisory services such as claims advocacy, benchmarking, and industry trend analysis. Marsh provides support throughout the lifecycle, from understanding risk, program design, ongoing support, claims advocacy and renewal. Marsh understands that arranging insurance is only part of the picture. We also provide a high level risk profile assessment and gap analysis for management to make informed decisions.

Rather than simply reacting to the offerings of the insurer community, we spend the time and resources to develop market solutions. As a testament to our innovative thinking, the FINPRO Practice of Marsh has provided clients with over 15 new products in the past several years, including:

• Cyber risk insurance
• Representations and warranties insurance
• Leader’s preferred employment practices coverage
• Tax indemnity insurance
• Unauthorized trading coverage

Management and practitioners in these industries face substantial risks to their personal assets, as the world becomes more litigious. For these risks, Marsh offers unrivalled advice and broking services for the following range of special liability insurance solutions:

• Association liability
• Crime
• Defamation
• Directors’ & Officers’ liability
• Employment practices liability
• Errors and omissions
• Information technology insurance
• Investment managersinsurance
• Medical malpractice
• Professional indemnity
• Prospectus liability
• Trustees' liability

In addition to FINPRO practices, we also have other specialized practices which include Power & Utilities, Marine & Energy, and Employee Benefit.