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Choosing the right type of insurance can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. To help clear up the confusion, we spoke to Adeline, an experienced insurance expert who specializes in medical insurance (Adeline’s directory page on iBanding). With her deep knowledge, Adeline explains the key differences between standalone medical insurance and life insurance with riders, who benefits most from each, and what to look for when selecting a plan. In this interview, she offers practical insights to help you make the best decision for your health and financial needs.

What is the difference between standalone medical insurance and life insurance with medical riders?

Adeline: Standalone medical insurance is designed specifically to cover healthcare costs, like hospital stays are medically necessary for surgeries and treatments. It focuses only on medical needs. However, some life insurance plans allow you to add medical coverage as a rider, which is like an extra feature on top of the main life insurance. Some insurers may give discounts on the cost of these riders, particularly if they are bundled with investment-linked policies (ILP), for a certain period of time. But standalone medical insurance is just for your medical expenses, while life insurance with riders includes other financial products like death benefits and investments.

 What are Riders and Investment-linked policies (ILP)?

Riders are optional add-ons to your main policy that provide additional coverage for specific needs, like health insurance.

Investment-linked policies (ILP) are life insurance plans where part of your premium is invested in funds, and they include life insurance and investment benefits.

Who would benefit most from choosing standalone medical insurance?

Adeline: Standalone medical insurance is beneficial to anyone who is still healthy because it’s impossible to predict when or what kind of illness might occur. Medical expenses can come up unexpectedly, and this coverage ensures you are protected. Of course, each policy has waiting periods and exclusion clauses, which means some things aren’t covered right away or at all, but having medical insurance is an essential safety net for everyone. It’s better to be prepared, regardless of your age.

What are Waiting periods and Exclusion clauses?

Waiting periods refer to the time you must wait after buying the policy before certain benefits become available.

Exclusion clauses are conditions or treatments that your insurance policy won’t cover.

Have more questions about standalone medical insurance?

Get in touch with insurance expert Adeline.

How do costs/prices compare between standalone medical insurance and life insurance with riders?

Adeline: Standalone medical insurance is often more affordable because it focuses solely on your medical needs and doesn’t include an investment element or death benefits, which can drive up the cost. The price difference between standalone medical insurance and combined life and medical plans can become significant for this reason. While some life insurance plans offer temporary discounts when adding medical riders, these discounts are usually short-term and vary by insurer.

What is the best standalone medical insurance in Malaysia?

Adeline: There isn’t a single “best” plan because everyone has different needs. The right plan for you depends on your health needs, financial situation, and how long you plan to keep the insurance. A good plan should be affordable enough for you to keep renewing over time and provide the coverage that matches your specific needs. Be cautious of policies that have “no claims years” clauses, which means unless you don’t make a claim for several years after your case is accepted, else it could affect whether your policy is offered for renewal. If your insurer refuses to renew, it may be difficult to get coverage elsewhere, as new insurers might impose exclusions, charge higher premiums, or postpone or deny your application altogether.

 What is the “No claims years” clause?

The “No claims years” clause is a provision in some insurance policies that rewards policyholders for not filing any claims during a specific period of time. If you go without making a claim for one or more years, you may become eligible for certain benefits

Are there specific wellness benefits or additional features that come with standalone medical insurance?

Adeline: Yes, some insurers offer wellness benefits to make their plans more attractive. These benefits can include rewards like vouchers or points for using fitness apps, or free health screenings such as blood tests. After the COVID-19 pandemic, some insurers in Malaysia have also started offering coverage for psychological issues, such as anxiety or depression, as part of their standalone medical insurance plans. These extras add value and help promote overall health and wellness.

Key Takeaways

  • Standalone Medical Insurance focuses purely on covering healthcare costs, such as hospital stays and treatments, while life insurance with riders bundles medical coverage with other financial products like death benefits.
  • Anyone can benefit from standalone medical insurance since illness or injury can occur unexpectedly. It’s essential to have dedicated health coverage.
  • Cost differences between standalone medical insurance and life insurance with riders are usually significant. Standalone plans are cheaper, because they only cover medical expenses, while life insurance with riders costs more due to the added life coverage.
  • Choosing the right plan depends on individual needs, affordability, and long-term coverage, with attention to renewal terms and potential exclusions.
  • Many standalone medical insurance plans now offer wellness benefits, such as fitness rewards and mental health coverage.

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This month, we had the chance to speak to Samuel Raj, an expert insurance agent known for his deep knowledge of the medical insurance landscape. With years of experience in the field, Samuel has helped countless clients navigate the complexities of health coverage. In our conversation, Samuel shared valuable insights on selecting the right medical insurance plan, balancing affordability with comprehensive coverage, and avoiding common pitfalls hidden in the fine print.

In this interview, Samuel answers key questions covering everything from factors to consider when choosing a plan, handling rising healthcare costs, understanding common exclusions, and more.

iBanding: What are the most important factors to consider when selecting a medical insurance plan?

Samuel: There are multiple factors to consider. Firstly, the type of coverage. Does it cover inpatient and outpatient treatment, or only admissions. Do note, some policies require you to pay first and claim later, while others offer cashless hospital admission.

Is there significant coverage length for pre & post hospitalization? As some conditions might require longer follow up periods for rehab, physiotherapy and medicine supply.

Next, we need to assess the coverage network. Is is wide enough for my needs?Ensure that the insurance provider has a good network of hospitals and clinics, particularly those near you.

Keep an eye out for waiting periods for certain illnesses, which is the time before coverage becomes active for specific conditions. These can range from several days, to even several months.

Of course, understanding the difference between annual and lifetime limits is crucial, as it might affect your long-term coverage. Always factor in future medical cost and inflation when determining the appropriate amount required.

Lastly, you need to be aware of any out-of-pocket expenses you may have to pay, including co-payments and deductibles. Some hospitals supplies such as extra meals, guardians bed’s, vitamins, external support devices might also be excluded.

iBanding: How can I ensure my plan covers the rising costs of healthcare?

Samuel: Try to search for plans with an option to adjust for medical inflation, which increases coverage over time. This can provide some protection against rising inflation, which is inevitable. Examples of this would be introduction of deductible, co-payments, and downgrade or upgrade options.

Certain policies provide increased coverage or reduced premiums if you don’t make claims over a certain period. These are commonly known as no claim bonuses.

As we age, the chances of our health deteriorating is much higher. Most insurers are unlikely to grant approval for medical coverage upon diagnosis of certain conditions such as cancer, stroke and heart disease. Hence, it is important to ensure that the policy offers guaranteed renewal, even if you make multiple claims, so you’re covered as you age.

iBanding: Are there specific illnesses or treatments that are typically not covered?

Samuel: Yes, there are a few. To start, many medical policies exclude coverage for illnesses diagnosed before the policy started. These are known as pre-existing illnesses.

Most medical plans have a limited or no coverage for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, as they require long term medication and treatment.

Treatments for cosmetic purposes, such as plastic surgery or certain elective procedures, are usually not covered, unless it’s deemed medically necessary by your physician. IVF, fertility treatments, and pregnancies are certainly not covered under many basic health plans, as childbirth is not an illness or disease.

Mental health and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic care are usually excluded. Although, with the recent awareness of mental health importance, most providers do provide some minor benefit to cater for this rising need. Medical plans are also evolving with current needs and demands, albeit at a slower pace.

iBanding: How can I balance affordability with comprehensive coverage?

Samuel: Look to customize. Opt for a plan that allows customization so you can add coverage for specific illnesses or treatments important to you. Try to introduce higher deductibles, as choosing a plan with it helps lower premiums, that can help save costs while still providing necessary coverage.

If affordability is a serious concern, prioritize hospitalization and critical illness coverage over optional extras like outpatient care, hospital income, unlimited annual limits etc.

Finally, always compare. Utilize comparison websites and various insurance advisors to compare the best plans based on your needs and budget. iBanding is a great tool for this purpose.

iBanding: What should I look for in the fine print to avoid unexpected costs?

Samuel: It is essential to be aware of potential clauses that could lead to unexpected costs. Here’s what to look out for:

What is a clause?

In the context of insurance, a clause is a specific provision or condition written into your insurance policy that outlines certain rights, responsibilities, or limitations for both you and the insurer. Clauses explain what is covered by your policy, under what circumstances, and any exceptions to that coverage.

For example, a coverage clause states what situations or damages your insurance will pay for, like if your car gets damaged in an accident. An exclusion clause, on the other hand, lists things your insurance won’t cover, like damage caused by natural disasters (unless specifically mentioned).

Clauses can also dictate requirements for maintaining coverage, such as timely premium payments or regular vehicle inspections. They exist to ensure both parties understand the terms and can avoid disputes down the line. Essentially, each clause breaks down how and when you can use your insurance.

As mentioned earlier, check for exclusions on pre-existing conditions, specific illnesses, or non-traditional treatments.Always review how much you’re responsible for paying out-of-pocket for each claim, either as a percentage or fixed amount.

Take note of the waiting periods for certain illnesses or treatments, which could range from a few months to a couple of years. Watch out for sub-limits/ or inner limits. Ensure there are no restrictive caps on specific treatments like hospital room charges or surgical fees.

Lastly, on the current hot topic of medical premium revisions. Medical inflation in Malaysia is at an all time high of around 14%, while the global average is around 5%. Why is this so? A multitude of factors come into play. Advances in medical technology have improved early detections and allowed for less invasive procedures to help fight diseases and extend lives. This has inevitably led to an increase in the cost of diagnosis and medical treatments, which in turn leads to higher claims paid out.

As medical insurance is about the sharing of risks and insurance charges are collected to provide for future claims, the increase in cost has  resulted in insurers conducting frequent repricing of their medical portfolio to keep up with current healthcare costs and provide comprehensive medical coverage in the long-run.

As consumers, this repricing is an unwelcome surprise for most. Some initiatives we can take to have a handle on this situation, would be asking our authority figures to provide more regulations and enforcement on private medical costs, as well as drafting policies on medical premium regulation.

Have more questions about medical insurance?

Get in touch with insurance expert Samuel.

By thoroughly understanding these aspects, you can make a more informed decision about your healthcare coverage, ensuring you get the right balance between cost and protection

Key Takeaways:

  • Factors to Consider in Choosing a Plan:
    • Ensure the plan covers both inpatient and outpatient treatment.
    • Check for coverage of pre- and post-hospitalization care.
    • Assess the insurance provider’s hospital and clinic network.
    • Understand waiting periods, annual, and lifetime limits.
    • Be aware of out-of-pocket costs, such as co-payments and deductibles.
  • Managing Rising Healthcare Costs:
    • Look for plans that adjust coverage for medical inflation.
    • Consider policies offering no-claim bonuses or guaranteed renewal.
  • Common Exclusions:
    • Pre-existing conditions, chronic diseases, cosmetic treatments, fertility treatments, mental health, and alternative therapies are often excluded or have limited coverage.
  • Balancing Affordability with Coverage:
    • Customize the plan based on needs, increase deductibles to lower premiums, and prioritize essential coverage like hospitalization and critical illness.
  • Avoiding Unexpected Costs:
    • Pay attention to exclusions, waiting periods, sub-limits, and rising medical premiums due to medical inflation.

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Hey there! We’re thrilled to share something pretty special with you – our “Certificate of Excellence.” It’s like a gold star for the best insurance agents in Malaysia who go above and beyond in looking after their customers. And the best part? It’s all about making sure you find someone you can trust to help you with your insurance needs.

What Makes Our Certificate of Excellence So Special?

Imagine finding someone who not only knows their stuff but also cares about making sure you’re happy and protected. That’s what our award is all about. Here’s how we pick the cream of the crop:

  • They’re Legit: Only real-deal, licensed agents who are easy to find in our Agent Directory get in the running.
  • People Love Them: These agents are top-notch, with customer ratings of 4.5 stars or more.
  • They’re Talked About: With at least 5 glowing reviews in the last year, it’s clear they’re doing something right.

While some awards out there are all about how much an agent sells, our focus is different. We look at real feedback from folks like you. We don’t charge agents a penny for this recognition – if they’re the best, they earn it, fair and square.

How to Find the Best Insurance Agent Near You

Curious about who’s the best insurance agent near you? Our Certificate of Excellence is a great place to start. It’s a badge of honor for agents who are all about top service and making sure you’re well taken care of.

Dive into our Agent Directory to check out all the superstars who’ve earned this award. It’s an easy way to spot who’s leading the pack in providing fantastic service.

Good News About Insurance Agents in Malaysia

To keep you in the loop, we’ve also rounded up some of the latest news about insurance agents in Malaysia. Check out these links to see what’s new and exciting in the world of insurance:

  • Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022:  A survey revealed positive growth in the customer satisfaction index of Malaysia’s general insurance industry, showing an improvement in customer satisfaction scores from 2018 to 2022​​.
  • Consumer Education Programme: PIAM and Malaysia Takaful Association (MTA) launched a consumer education programme, #JomLevelUp, to enhance the motorist insurance/takaful experience through the adoption of digital solutions for a smoother claims process​​.

These stories give you a peek into why choosing the right agent makes all the difference.

Why Our Certificate of Excellence Matters

We’re all about celebrating those amazing agents who put their hearts into helping you. Our Certificate of Excellence isn’t just a pat on the back; it’s a signal to you that these folks are the real deal – caring, knowledgeable, and there for you when you need them.

Ready to find your best insurance agent? Start with our certified winners and feel confident you’re making a great choice.

2024 Malaysia’s Best Insurance Agents

Looking for the Best Insurance Agent in Malaysia? Our Award Can Guide You!

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Are you searching for Malaysia’s best insurance agent or takaful agent near you? Then check out the 2019 award winner for the “Certificate of Excellence”.

Every year iBanding presents this prestigious award to agents who have proven to provide the best service to their customer. This year we are honoured to give the certificate to ten agents.

Are you an agent and would like to know how to qualify for the “Certificate of Excellence”? Learn more about Malaysia’s first award for the best agents. 

2019 Winner of Certificate of Excellence

Find out which Malaysian insurance and takaful agents provide the best service to their customers.

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Robert Ting is a verified insurance agent with over 14 years of experience. In this video he shares what Malaysians need to know about saving for Retirement and why insurance is better than House or Fixed Deposit.

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Robert Ting has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence Award in 2017. The Certificate of Excellence is a yearly honor that is given to the best agents in the directory who have achieved notable number of positive reviews and ratings from their customers.

Video Summary

Problem: People rely on EPF only for retirement. The EPF fund is used up in only 3-4 years after retirement and does not last the rest of the lifetime. 76% of Malaysians do not have sufficient savings to last

Solution: Save on your own money in addition to EPF. There are different ways on how to invest your money.

1) House – Save money and buy property like a house

Houses are a very good investment in the past. It is very important to find the right property, because a bad property will lose you a lot of money as well.

2) Bank Account or Fixed Deposit – Save money and fixed savings like FD with banks

You have to manually save it and be disciplined with yourself to not spend. It is too easy to access the money and purchase a nice new car or spend it on new electronic gadgets.

3) Insurance – Save money through insurance

Insurance is better than a house, because you have a guarantee that the value of your insurance goes up. Also Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) ensure that all the insurance products in Malaysia are suitable for retirement and accumulates wealth and does not destroy it. Worldwide insurance is the safest investment you can make for your retirement.

How much money do you need for retirement?

A good estimate is RM 1 million. It can last you 20 years after you retire, if you want to maintain your current lifestyle. If you are willing to lower your current lifestyle, you might only need RM 500,000.

Curious to learn more? Ask us a question below or look for an insurance or takaful agent near you on iBanding’s Insurance Agent Directory.

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Conclusion

Insurance is better than a Bank Account or Fixed Deposit account, because it automatically forces you to save every month.  Besides automatically deducting money from your bank account it also protects you from impulse buying and spending your money. In emergency still get the money, but you will not spend it so easily like in Option 2: Bank Account or Fixed Deposit

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Agent Spotlight is a special monthly column where we feature Malaysia’s best insurance agents registered on iBanding’s agent directory who have delivered exceptional service to their customers. We share their background stories and ask for advice on how Malaysians can better protect themselves with insurance.

This month we interviewed Henry Ooi from Perlis. He shares with us his story, what made him choose this career path and what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make with regards to insurance and claims.

Name: Henry Ooi
Location: Perlis

 

This month we spoke to Mr. Henry Ooi, a 30 year old agent from Kangar, Perlis. A soft spoken and polite individual, Henry was in the middle of a blood donation when we called him the first time. Henry, who has been in this industry for a year, describes himself as an optimistic person, always helpful and a good listener, which we feel are important attributes to have as an insurance agent. Below is our conversation with him.

 

iBanding: Hi Henry. Thank you for joining us. Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself?

Henry: Hi, thank you for having me. I graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a Bachelor in Management. I majored in Marketing. And my past employment experiences were in the banking industry as a Mortgage Specialist and Personal Banker for a total of 3 years.

 

iBanding: And how long have you been in the insurance industry now?

Henry: I’m quite new still. Only for a year. And I found out it’s a great industry.

 

iBanding: That’s great to hear. What do you like best about it?

Henry: I love being in this industry as its not only a career, its a good learning platform from A-Z. I can learn about some medical term, how to create asset for people, how to educate people on protection, and most importantly, I can help families to avoid financial disasters if ever anything bad were to happen to them.

 

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Henry proudly showing us his achievements, testament to his love for the job.

 

iBanding: What made you leave the banking industry and chose insurance as your career instead?

Henry: First, it’s the flexible working time. It suits me better. And second, I like that I get to help others in getting the protection they need. For me, I feel the satisfaction when I manage to create awareness and educate clients on the importance of insurance protection and asset creation. I don’t consider myself an agent, I treat this career as my own business, my own path. While at the same time, I get to develope it and generate wealth for myself as well.

 

iBanding: What do you mainly focus on in insurance?

Henry: Investment link plans. I mostly focus on basic protection and wealth accumulation for my clients.

 

iBanding: Is there a reason why you chose to focus on this type of protection?

Henry: I chose this because while it gives protection to clients, it also helps to generate some cash value for them. We understand that sometimes we will face some financial difficulties, the cash value can help to temporarily resolve these problems. It’s like killing two birds with one stones.

iBanding: In your opinion, what are the biggest mistakes Malaysians make when buying insurance?

Henry: Most clients I met, they don’t know what insurance products they have purchased or even why they purchased them. Some tell me they buy because they want to support their relatives or friends who are agents.

Some tell me they just want a minimum plan, do not want to commit to a plan with high premium. Actually most of us do not understand what insurance means. We have to suit the protection to our liability and commitment, our objective as well as the well-being of our family.

 

iBanding: What are the principles in life that you live by?

Henry: My life – my choice. Just do whatever we can, and don’t make excuses. If we choose to succeed, then we have to commit to it. If we choose to lay back, don’t blame anyone when we’re faced with difficulties later.

 

iBanding: Would you share with us the most challenging situation you have to overcome as an insurance agent?

Henry: To break through my own psychological barriers. Sometimes our mind will influence our actions. We feel afraid when we want to go in a “cold market”, we fear of rejection, fear of objection.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest problems or challenges you face as an agent at the moment?

Henry: So far, to educate and change prospects’ mindset on the importance of insurance as a protection.

 

iBanding: Finally, where do you think the insurance industry is heading next year? And where do you think it is heading 5 years from now?

Henry:  It will be a booming industry as compared to previous years, Malaysian are aware of the importance of insurance. Heading to 5 years, insurance will become easy-reach and every family will have insurance.

 

 

Sorotan Ejen

Sorotan Ejen memaparkan ejen-ejen Takaful & insurans terbaik yang berdaftar di dalam direktori ejen kami. Mereka dipilih atas kesediaan mereka dalam sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang luar biasa kepada pelanggan-pelanggan mereka. 

Bulan ini kami menemubual Henry Ooi dari Perlis. Beliau berkongsi cerita beliau bersama kami, apa yang membuat beliau memutuskan untuk menjadi ejen insurans dan apa yang rakyat Malaysia patut perhatikan dalam polisi insurans mereka.

Nama: Henry Ooi
Lokasi:  Perlis

 

Bulan ini kami berbual bersama Mr. Henry Ooi, ejen muda berusia 30 tahun yang berasal dari Kangar, Perlis. Seorang yang sangat sopan-santun, Henry sedang sibuk menderma darah ketika kami menelefonnya buat pertama kali. Henry yang baru setahun menceburkan diri di dalam industri ini menyifatkan dirinya sebagai seorang yang positif, sentiasa membantu dan pendengar yang baik (good listener), yang mana kami rasa sifat-sifat yang amat diperlukan sebagai seorang ejen. Sertai kami dalam temubual kami bersama beliau.

 

iBanding: Hai Henry. Sudi ceritakan sedikit tentang latar belakang anda bersama pembaca kami?

Henry : Hai, terima kasih kerana sudi berbual bersama saya. Sedikit tentang saya. Saya graduan Universiti Sains Malaysia dengan ijazah Bachelor in Management jurusan pemasaran. Sebelum ini saya bekerja di bidang pembankan sebagai Mortgage Specialist dan Personal Banker selama 3 tahun.

 

iBanding: Sudah berapa lama anda di bidang insurans ini?

Henry: Saya sudah berada di bidang ini selama setahun. Masih dikira baru tetapi saya dapati ianya industri yang sangat saya sukai.

iBanding: Apa yang membuatkannya industri ini begitu menarik bagi anda?

Henry: Saya sangat suka industri ini sebab saya tidak rasakan ianya satu pekerjaan tapi sebagai satu platform pembelajaran dari A hinggalah ke Z. Saya dapat belajar sedikit sebanyak tentang istilah-istilah perubatan, bagaimana untuk menjana aset untuk pelanggan, cara untuk mendidik pengguna tentang perlindungan dan yang paling penting, saya dapat membantu orang ramai untuk elakkan diri dari bencana kewangan jika berlakunya sesuatu musibah.

 

Pencapaian Henry di bidang ini menjadi bukti betapa beliau gemarkan pekerjaannya sebagai seorang ejen.

 

iBanding: Apa pula yang membuatkan anda tinggalkan industri pembankan dan sertai industri insurans ini?

Henry: Pertama sekali, waktu kerja yang lebih fleksibel. Ianya lebih sesuai dengan saya. Kedua, saya suka sebab saya dapat bantu orang ramai dapatkan perlindungan yang mereka perlukan. Bagi saya, kepuasan datang dari keberkesanan saya dalam menyedarkan prospek  dan pelanggan tentang pentingnya perlindungan insurans.

Sebenarnya bagi saya, saya tidak anggap diri saya sebagai ejen. Sebaliknya, saya anggap karier ini sebagai perniagaan saya, perjalanan saya. Dan pada masa yang sama, saya dapat membangunkannya dan menjana pendapatan bagi diri saya.

 

iBanding: Apakah kepakaran anda di bidang insurans ini?

Henry: Kepakaran dan fokus saya adalah pada perlindungan insurans berkaitan pelaburan.

 

iBanding: Apa pula sebab anda pilih untuk fokus pada perlindungan jenis ini?

Henry: Sebabnya ia bukan sekadar menyediakan perlindungan kepada pelanggan tetapi juga membantu mereka dengan mengumpul nilai tunai untuk mereka. Kita semua terima hakikat bahawa kadang kala kita menghadapi waktu-waktu susah, jadi nilai tunai ini dapat sedikit sebanyak membantu.

 

iBanding: Pada pendapat anda, apakah kesilapan yang sering dilakukan pengguna Malaysia dalam perihal insurans?

Henry: Kebanyakan pelanggan yang saya temui, tidak tahu pun polisi apa yang mereka ada atau apa sebab mereka membelinya. Sesetengah dari mereka beritahu saya, sebab mereka beli sesuatu pelan ialah untuk membantu saudara-mara atau rakan mereka yang bekerja sebagai ejen.

Ramai yang kata mereka cuma hendakkan perlindungan minima, tidak mahu komit dengan premium yang tinggi. Sebenarnya ramai di antara kita yang faham erti sebenar insurans. Kita sebenarnya perlu padankan perlindungan dengan liabiliti dan komitmen kita, matlamat kita dan juga kepentingan keluarga kita.

 

iBanding: Apa pula prinsip hidup yang dipegang?

Henry: Kehidupan saya – pilihan saya. Lakukan apa saja dengan terbaik, tanpa apa-apa alasan. Jikalau kita pilih untuk berjaya, perlulah komited. Kalau kita pilih untuk sambil lewa, jangan pulak salahkan orang lain nanti kalau sudah dalam kesusahan.

 

iBanding: Sudi kongsi bersama kami situasi paling mencabar diri anda sebagai seorang ejen?

Henry: Usaha untuk merobohkan benteng psikologi sendiri. Pemikiran kita selalunya mempengaruhi tindakan kita. Kita rasa takut untuk memasuki “cold market”, sesuatu zone tidak kita kenali. Kita takut akan rejection, akan penolakan.

 

iBanding: Apakah pula masalah terbesar yang anda hadapi buat masa ini?

Henry: Buat masa ini, untuk menyedarkan orang ramai dan mengubah mindset prospek tentang kepentingan insurans sebagai perlindungan.

 

iBanding: Pada pandangan anda, ke manakah arah tuju industri ini tahun hadapan dan bagaimana pula bagi 5 tahun akan datang?

Henry: Ia akan pesat maju berbanding tahun-tahun sebelumnya. Rakyat Malaysian semakin sedar akan kepentingan insurans. Dalam 5 tahun akan datang, insurans akan menjadi sesuatu yang sangat mudah untuk diperolehi. Setiap keluarga akan memilikinya.

 

 

 

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Agent Spotlight is a special monthly column where we feature Malaysia’s best insurance agents registered on iBanding’s agent directory who have delivered exceptional service to their customers. We share their background stories and ask for advice on how Malaysians can better protect themselves with insurance.

This month we interviewed Adeline Ong from the state known as the Pearl of the Orient – Penang. A mother of two who loves reading during her free time spent a beautiful Friday morning with us by the beach while telling us her story.

Name: Adeline Ong
Location: Penang

 

It was a beautiful morning in Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang when I waited for Adeline, our Spotlight Agent for this month. I have already spoken to Adeline a few times prior to our meeting that day and I knew I would be expecting a cheerful and light spirited individual.

And I was right, Adeline was all smiles as she approached me. Even the horrendous early morning traffic in Penang did not damper her enthusiasm. Born and bred in Penang, Adeline is everything everyone says about the people of Penang – friendly and bubbly.

After a brief small talk, I proceeded to asking her more specific questions about her background and roles as an insurance agent.

 

Adeline: I dropped out from Lower Six due to family financial problem. I had to work to support my family because we have a total 7 siblings and most of them were still schooling then. I only managed to attend two to three weeks of Lower Six and could not afford to pay the RM60 school costs. Furthermore, I was born in family that values the males and belittle the females. Therefore, I had no choice but to work.

At that time, I worked in a general insurance company as an admin clerk and was earning RM850 a month. I knew agents were earning more than I was so in 1999, I resigned and contracted myself as a general insurance agent. It’s was a tough journey as an agent who was only 19 because people had a hard time trusting such a young person. But that didn’t stop me. Three years later I started my career as a life insurance agent and later proceeded to become a Registered Financial Planner.

 

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iBanding: So do you have a preference? Or are you focused on one type of insurance more than others?

Adeline: Right now I am more focused on all types of general insurance as well as unit trust.

 

iBanding: Do you enjoy being an insurance agent?

Adeline: Oh yes! (Adeline answered with so much enthusiasm that actually made us really curious)

 

iBanding: Why?

Adeline: Because I get to meet so many people and make new friends! Everywhere I go I am bound to bumb into someone I know. Every time I go out with my family or to dinner with them, there are always people waving at me saying hello. It is a good feeling!
And I get to learn new things all the time, which suits my personality. There’s always something new in insurance so it is never boring, unlike other jobs I suppose. I can acquire a lot of knowledge while helping others.

 

iBanding: So what motivates you?

Adeline: Helping others! When I get to close or appeal a claim on behalf of my customers. To see the smiles on their faces – that’s PRICELESS! I can go home with a big smile knowing I have done my job, knowing my customers are happy.

 

iBanding: Has there been any incident that was hard on you? Like a problematic claim or customer?

Adeline: What problem? No there’s no problem. Everything can be solved with communication. As long as you are honest and have nothing to hide, give your best in everything you do. There should not be any problem.

Adeline went on to give me an example of a situation where she helped a customer who was not exactly truthful about a claim. But through her dedication and willingness to help, the customer in the end admitted the truth and remained a loyal customer.

 

iBanding: What about challenges that you have to face?

Adeline: What I find most challenging is people listening to ‘road side’ advice. They trust their friends or relatives more than us professional agents. We have the knowledge, we have expertise, experience and we actually attended extra courses to know what we are saying and what we are doing. It can get a little frustrating but my responsibility is to explain to them. Even the fine prints that people ignore. I will usually point to those fine prints and explain clearly. Only then they will start to believe. It needs patience. But I can only do my part which is to educate. It is up to them if they want to trust or not.

 

iBanding: In your opinion, what are the biggest mistakes Malaysians make when it comes to insurance?

Adeline: Listening to road side advice! Malaysian consumers are still very behind when it comes to knowledge about insurance. So they make mistakes in buying the wrong product which doesn’t suit their needs, not appropriately covered and most are still under-insured. Some don’t even realize that they have been manipulated by their agents.

 

iBanding: What about motor insurance? What are the most common mistakes there?

Adeline: Because of lack of awareness, customers always fall for the tow-truck operators that show up at the accident scene. They end up in a non-panel workshop. When their damaged cars are repaired in a non-panel workshop this will create so much problems for themselves. But they don’t understand this.

 

iBanding: How would you defined success?

Adeline: Doing a job you like and live happily.

 

iBanding: How have the changing trends and new technologies affected the industry?

Adeline: For the younger generation, they tend to go online more to find out about insurance. They do their own research to understand about it better.

My concern with the changing trend is if insurance companies do not value agents’ hard work, service and loyalty. If insurers try to convert clients from agents’ source to become their own direct clients by circulating emails to promote their product at the same time give commission rebates. Many customers want cheaper insurance, but they don’t know how to handle claims. So they don’t realize they still need the help of an agent. So I hope the consumers realize this and take this into consideration before deciding which channel to buy from.

 

iBanding: What is your motto?

Adeline: to put oneself in somebody else’s shoes. Serve the customers with the kind of service level we want others to serve us. Always be ethical and have integrity in everything we do, especially in business!

 

 

 

Sorotan Ejen

Sorotan Ejen memaparkan ejen-ejen Takaful & insurans terbaik yang berdaftar di dalam direktori ejen kami. Mereka dipilih atas kesediaan mereka dalam sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang luar biasa kepada pelanggan-pelanggan mereka. 

Bulan ini kami menemubual Adeline Ong dari Pulau Pinang. Beliau berkongsi cerita beliau bersama kami di pagi Jumaat yang sungguh indah di tepi pantai Tanjung Bungah. Sertai kami dalam temubual kami bersama beliau.

Nama: Adeline Ong
Lokasi:  Pulau Pinang

 

Kami tunggu Adeline untuk sesi berkenalan dan temubual kami bersama beliau di tepi pantai di Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang. Saya sudah pun berbual bersama beliau melalui telefon beberapa kali sebelum itu dan tahu saya akan bertemu dengan individu yang peramah dan ceria.

Memang benar tanggappan saya, Adeline tiba dengan senyuman dari jauh. Dilahir dan dibesarkan di Pulau Pinang, Adeline seorang yang periang dan peramah. Setelah bertanyakan khabar dan keadaan trafik di pagi Jumaat ini, kami bertanyakan pula beberapa soalan tentang beliau dan kerjaya beliau sebagai ejen insurans.

 

Adeline: Saya berhenti sekolah semasa di tingkatan enam rendah kerana keadaan ekonomi keluarga. Saya terpaksa bekerja untuk membantu keluarga saya kerana kami mempunyai 7 adik beradik dan kebanyakan mereka masih bersekolah. Saya hanya sempat hadir 2-3 minggu di tingakatan enam rendah kerana tidak mampu menampung kos perbelanjaan sebanyak RM60. Lagipun saya dilahirkan di dalam keluarga yang tidak terlalu pentingkan pelajaran bagi anak perempuan. Jadi terpaksalah saya bekerja.

Pada waktu itu, saya bekerja sebagai kerani di sebuah syarikat insurans am dan mendapat RM850 sebulan. Saya tahu ejen dapat lebih dari saya, jadi pada tahun 1999, saya menjadi ejen insurans am. Tidak senang perjalanan saya sebagai ejen pada masa itu kerana tidak mudah bagi seseorang ejen yang hanya berusia 19 tahun untuk dapatkan kepercayaan prospek. Tapi itu tidak menghalang saya, saya teruskan juga. Tiga tahun kemudian, saya mula kerjaya saya sebagai ejen insurans hayat pula dan seterusnya sebagai financial planner.

 

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iBanding: Jadi apakah fokus anda sekarang di bidang insurans ini?

Adeline: Sekarang saya lebih fokus kepada semua jenis insurans am juga unit trust.

 

iBanding: Adakah anda suka bekerja sebagai ejen insurans?

Adeline: Sudah tentu!

 

iBanding: Mengapa?

Adeline: Kerana saya dapat berjumpa dengan ramai orang dan sentiasa dapat kawan baru. Ke mana saja saya pergi saya semestinya akan bertembung dengan orang yang saya kenali, melambai kepada saya atau menegur sapa. Saya juga dapat sentiasa mempelajari sesuatu yang baru, ini sesuai dengan saya yang memang suka menimba ilmu. Di bidang insurans ini, sentiasa saja ada benda baru, tidak pernah bosan seperti pekerjaan lain. Saya dapat belajar dan pada masa yang sama, saya dapat membantu orang ramai.

 

iBanding: Apa yang memberi dorongan dan motivasi kepada anda?

Adeline: Menghulurkan bantuan kepada yang lain. Apabila saya dapat bantu selesaikan tuntutan pelanggan, riak wajah mereka yang menunjukkan kegembiraan mereka – tiada nilai baginya. Saya dapat pulang ke rumah dengan senyuman setelah mengetahui saya telah pun jalankan tanggungjawab saya serta mengetahui pelanggan saya gembira.

 

iBanding: Pernahkah anda mengalami masalah sebagai ejen? Contoh seperti kes tuntutan yang payah atau pelanggan yang sukar?

Adeline: Masalah apa? Tak ada masalah. Segalanya boleh diselesaikan melalui komunikasi. Selagi kita jujur dan tidak menyembunyikan apa-apa dan berikan yang terbaik. Tidak akan ada masalah.

Adeline teruskan dengan menceritakan pengalaman di mana beliau membantu seorang pelanggan yang tidak jujur dalam kes tuntutan. Tetapi dengan kesediaannya untuk membantu, pelanggan itu akhirnya mengakui kesilapannya dan setelah insiden itu, kekal sebagai pelanggan setianya.

 

iBanding: Bagaimana pula cabaran yang dihadapi?

Adeline: Apa yang mencabar bagi saya ialah pengguna dan pelanggan yang mengambil nasihat “tepi jalan”. Maksud saya mereka lebih mempercayai rakan atau ahli keluarga mereka daripada kami ejen yang lebih pakar. Kami mempunyai ilmu di bidang ini, kepakaran dan pengalaman. Kami hadiri kursus dan latihan dan kami tahu apa yang kami katakan dan lakukan.

Adakalanya ianya sangat mengecewakan, tapi tanggungjawab kami adalah untuk mendidik. Ramai yang tidak pedulikan pencetakan halus pada kontrak jadi saya pastikan saya terangkan segalanya. Selalunya masa itulah mereka mula percaya.  Kesabaran diperlukan. Tapi saya cuma boleh mendidik. Sama ada mereka hendak percaya itu terpulang kepada mereka.

 

iBanding: Pada pendapat anda, apakah kesilapan terbesar yang sering dilakukan oleh pengguna Malaysia tentang insurans?

Adeline: Mereka suka dengar nasihat “tepi jalan”. Pengguna Malaysia masih lagi ketinggalan dalam soal insurans dan perlindungan Takaful. Jika mereka mendapatkan insurans, mereka selalunya dapatkan produk yang salah atau tidak sesuai dengan keperluan mereka atau tidak cukup jumlah perlindungan. Ramai rakyat Malaysia yang dilindungi tetapi sebenarnya underinsured. Sesetengah dari mereka tidak sedar pun yang mereka ditipu ejen mereka.

 

iBanding: Bagaimana pula dengan insurans kenderaan? Apakah kesilapan lazim yang pelanggan lakukan?

Adeline: Kerana kurangnya kesedaraan dan pengetahuan tentangnya, pelanggan selalu terpedaya dengan operator tow-truck yang sering muncul ketika kemalangan. Mereka akhirnya dibawa ke bengkel bukan panel. Apabila kenderaan mereka dibaik di bengkel bukan panel, ini mendatangkan banyak masalah kepada diri mereka sendiri.

 

iBanding: Apakah definisi kejayaan bagi anda?

Adeline: Apabila kita lakukan suatu pekerjaan yang sememangnya kita gemari, dan hidup dengan bahagia.

 

iBandingAdakah perubahan trend dan teknologi baru memberi kesan terhadap industri ini?

Adeline: Bagi generasi muda, mereka lebih cenderung kepada membuat kajian di internet untuk mengetahui tentang insurans.

Saya lebih khuatir dengan perubahan di mana syarikat insurans tidak lagi menitik beratkan usaha, perkhidmatan dan kesetiaan ejen-ejen mereka. Jika syarikat insurans cuba mengambil pelanggan terus dengan mengedarkan maklumat tentang produk mereka melalui emel kepada pelanggan dan memberi rebat.

Kebanyakan pelanggan mahukan insurans murah, tetapi mereka tidak tahu bagaimana untuk mengendalikan tuntutan. Jadi mereka tidak sedar bahawa mereka masih memerlukan ejen untuk bantu mereka. Jadi saya sangat harapkan pelanggan dan pengguna pertimbangkan perkara ini sebelum membeli insurans.

 

iBanding: Apakah prinsip anda?

Adeline: Sentiasa meletakkan diri kita di tempat orang lain untuk memahami situasi mereka. Layani pelanggan dengan perkhidmatan yang kita sendiri ingin dilayani. Sentiasa beretika dan punyai integriti, terutamanya di dalam perniagaan.

 

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Agent Spotlight is a special column where we feature Malaysian insurance agents who have delivered exceptional service to their customers. We share their background stories and ask for advice on how Malaysians can better protect themselves with insurance.

This month we interviewed Adib Saliman from Shah Alam. He shares with us his story, what made him choose this career path and what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make with regards to insurance and claims.

Name: Adib Saliman
Location: Shah Alam

 

iBanding: Can you tell us a little bit about your background?

Adib: A little about myself. I majored in computer science and graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2009. I worked as a programmer (ASA400/ RPG) at Manulife Insurance for 2 years and Bank Pertanian Malaysia (Agrobank) for 4 years as an IT officer. I started in this insurance line first on a part time basis and I’ve been doing this full time for a year now. My hobby is going on holiday with my family and fishing, and I am also a big fan of aggressive sports like rugby and paintball.

 

iBanding: How long have you been in this industry?

Adib: As a full time agent, 1 year. Prior to that I was a part time agent for 2 years.

 

iBanding: What is your insurance specialty and your focus in insurance?

Adib: I specialize in Family Takaful.

 

iBanding: What made you choose insurance as your career?

Adib: This line of work offers unlimited income as well as a challenging career that requires both physical and mental strength. It also gives me an opportunity to meet with many people from all walks of life and build networks.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest mistakes Malaysians make in buying insurance?

Adib: In my opinion, the biggest mistake Malaysians make when purchasing insurance is that they always choose the lowest priced policy to fulfil their basic needs without understanding the product and long term implications.

 

iBanding: For car insurance, what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make during an accident?

Adib: Customers always go for the lowest sum insured instead of current market value. This will only invite problems when an accident occurs whereby the coverage is too low to compensate for the cost of damage.

 

iBanding: What is your secret to success?

Adib: The secret to my success is a secret! ?

 

iBanding: What is the most challenging situation you have to overcome as an insurance agent?

Adib: I’ve gone through many obstacles. From waiting for 4 hours for a prospect to arrive yet never did show up to meeting with prospects who do not know anything about the Takaful concept and labeling all agents the same due to a negative experience he’s had previously.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest problems or challenges you face as an agent at the moment?

Adib: At the moment, the biggest challenge that I face is searching for quality prospects that could be converted to customers and the absence of a tool either an app or a system that could assist in presentation. Also in the effort to find new recruits.

 

iBanding: Where do you think the insurance industry is heading next year? Where do you think it is heading 5 years from now?

Adib: The way I see it, this industry will continue to grow and it will become a mandatory necessity for every individual. In my opinion, in the coming 5 years, technology will play the main role in the growth of this industry.

 

 

Sorotan Ejen

Sorotan Agen memaparkan ejen-ejen Takaful & Insurans yang sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang luar biasa kepada pelanggan-pelanggan mereka. Kami kongsikan kisah latar belakang mereka dan minta nasihat bagaimana rakyat Malaysia boleh melindungi diri dengan lebih baik dengan insurans dan takaful di dalam kes-kes kemalangan dan penyakit.

Bulan ini kami menemubual Adib Saliman dari Shah Alam. Beliau berkongsi cerita beliau bersama kami, apa yang membuat beliau memutuskan untuk menjadi ejen insurans dan apa yang rakyat Malaysia patut perhatikan dalam polisi insurans mereka.

Nama: Adib Saliman
Lokasi:  Shah Alam, Selangor

 

iBanding: Boleh ceritakan sedikit tentang latar belakang anda?

Adib: Serba sedikit latar belakang saya. Saya merupakan seorang alumni dari Universiti Teknologi Malaysia di dalam jurusan Sains Komputer dan telah menamatkan pengajian pada tahun 2009. Saya pernah berkhidmat sebagai programmer (AS400/RPG) di Manulife Insuran selama 2 tahun dan di Bank Pertanian Malaysia (Agrobank) selama 4 tahun sebagai pegawai IT. Bermula berkecimpung dalam industri insuran secara sampingan dan kini telah melakukan kerjaya ini sebagai fulltime selama 1 tahun.

Hobi saya ketika waktu lapang adalah bercuti bersama keluarga dan memancing dan saya juga amat meminati sukan lasak seperti rugbi dan paintball.

 

iBanding: Sudah berapa lama anda di bidang Takaful ini?

Adib: Full time selama 1 tahun manakala sebelum itu sebagai part time selama 2 tahun.

iBanding: Apakah kepakaran anda di bidang insurans ini?

Adib: Kepakaran dan fokus saya adalah Takaful keluarga.

 

iBanding: Apa yang membuatkan anda memilih bidang ini sebagai karier anda?

Adib: Bidang ini merupakan bidang yang dapat memberikan pendapat yang tiada limit dan juga bidang kerjaya yang mencabar kerana tugas sebagai perunding takaful/ insuran ini memerlukan kekuatan fizikal dan mental. Di samping dapat berjumpa dengan ramai orang dan dapat membina rangkaian yang baru.

 

iBanding: Pada pendapat anda, apakah kesilapan yang sering dilakukan pengguna Malaysia?

Adib: Pada pendapat saya, kesilapan yang sering dilakukan oleh pengguna di Malaysia adalah mereka sering kali memilih harga yang murah untuk memenuhi keperluan diri tanpa menganalisis produk dan kesan dalam masa panjang.

 

iBanding: Bagi insurans kenderaan, apa pula kesilapan yang kerap dilakukan?

Adib: Pelanggan sering mengambil sum cover yang rendah dari market yang telah ditetapkan. Ini mengundang masalah apabila berlakunya kemalangan dan mana coverage yang diambil tidak mampu menampung jumlah kerugian.

 

iBanding: Apakah rahsia kejayaan anda?

Adib: Rahsia kejayaan saya adalah RAHSIA. 🙂

 

iBanding: Situasi apakah yang paling mencabar yang pernah anda hadapi sebagai ejen insurans?

Adib: Banyak situasi yang mencabar pernah dilalui. Antaranya menunggu prospek hampir 4 jam dari masa yang dijanjikan tapi tidak juga muncul. Ada juga berjumpa dengan prospek yang tidak memahami konsep takaful dan melabel semua syarikat dan perunding takaful adalah sama kerana pengalaman buruk yang dilalui oleh prospek tersebut.

 

iBanding: Apakah pula masalah terbesar yang anda hadapi buat masa ini?

Adib: Buat masa sekarang, masalah terbesar yang dilalui adalah mencari prospek yang berkualiti untuk dijadikan pelanggan dan tiada alat bantuan (Apps/System) dalam melakukan presentation dan juga masalah untuk merekrut.

 

iBanding: Pada pandangan anda, ke manakah arah tuju industri ini tahun hadapan dan bagaimana pula bagi 5 tahun akan datang?

Adib: Industri ini akan berkembang pesat dan ia nya akan menjadi keperluan mandatory untuk setiap orang. Pendapat saya, pada 5 tahun akan datang, teknologi akan memainkan peranan utama dalam memajukan industri insuran ini.

 

 

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Agent Spotlight is a special column where we feature Malaysian insurance agents who have delivered exceptional service to their customers. We share their background stories and ask for advice on how Malaysians can better protect themselves with insurance.

This month we interviewed Tuan Faizul from Kuala Lumpur. He shares with us his story, what made him choose this career path and what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make with regards to insurance and claims.

Name: Tuan Faizul Tuan Abdullah
Location: Kuala Lumpur

 

iBanding: Can you tell us a little bit about your background?

I graduated from UUM (Universiti Utara Malaysia) with a Bachelor (Hons) in Risk Management and Insurance. I have about 17 years of experience since the year 2000 until present in the insurance industry. Before establishing this company, I had the opportunity to work in four major insurance companies (MNI, Etiqa, AIA AFG Takaful, PruBSN & Takaful Malaysia) as a member of the management. The last position I held was the Head of Agency. Apart from the experience, I have attended various channels or classes about insurance and Takaful for life and general businesses.

 

iBanding: What is your insurance specialty and your focus in insurance?

My specialty is in Family Life Insurance, Employee Benefits, General Insurance & Takaful and Unit Trust. As for now, we are more focused on Employee Benefits, Social Insurance & Takaful, Individual Plan and Investment.

 

iBanding: What made you choose insurance as your career?

I see this career as it helps more people to increase their level of family economic value. It also enables me to meet people from various levels. Additionally, it is a good source of income for my staff member, my family and I. Even though it is an old industry, it is still relevant and it is much more needed now and in the future.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest mistakes Malaysians make in buying insurance?

Personally, I think that most of them do not know exactly what kind of insurance they need before making a decision. They usually are manipulated by the agents most of the time. From the corporate client’s viewpoint is that they are always looking for the cheapest rate. In terms of general insurance, people mostly look for a protection plan with the lowest premium to fulfill their needs instead of maximizing their protection.

 

iBanding: For car insurance, what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make during an accident?

The most damaging mistakes I have experienced was that the people tried to gain profit from the loss, for example like manipulating and causing an incident or accident. Malaysians tend to take the easy way out. They don’t know about the claim procedure and they don’t really want to find out. Then, they tend to let others do the job for them.

 

iBanding: What is your secret to success?

Do it and do your best. Never try. If you try to do something, it implicates that if things do not work out, you can just give up.

 

iBanding: What is the most challenging situation you have to overcome as an insurance agent?

The most challenging situation is when people do not realize the importance of insurance, especially life insurance. The first thing is that most individuals terminates their insurance policy when they face financial difficulties.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest problems or challenges you face as an agent at the moment?

The biggest problem now is that there are too many non-professional agents in the industry. Their action tarnishes the industry, betraying public’s trust. Hence, the bad impression towards insurance. We have to do a lot of explaining to regain public’s trust in insurance and their agents.

 

iBanding: Where do you think the insurance industry is heading next year? Where do you think it is heading 5 years from now?

In the near future, the insurance industry will continue to grow despite some economic slowdown. In 5 years, we are optimistic that this industry will grow more mature with the new framework introduced by Bank Negara. When the economy recovers, we can foresee even more rapid growth as people begin to realize the importance of insurance during the period of economy downturn.

 

 

Sorotan Ejen

Sorotan Agen memaparkan ejen-ejen Takaful & Insurans yang sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang luar biasa kepada pelanggan-pelanggan mereka. Kami kongsikan kisah latar belakang mereka dan minta nasihat bagaimana rakyat Malaysia boleh melindungi diri dengan lebih baik dengan insurans dan takaful di dalam kes-kes kemalangan dan penyakit.

Bulan ini kami menemubual Tuan Faizul dari Kuala Lumpur. Beliau berkongsi cerita beliau bersama kami, apa yang membuat beliau memutuskan untuk menjadi ejen insurans dan apa yang rakyat Malaysia patut perhatikan dalam polisi insurans mereka.

Nama: Tuan Faizul Tuan Abdullah
Lokasi:  Kuala Lumpur

 

iBanding: Boleh ceritakan sedikit tentang latar belakang anda?

Saya berkelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda (Kepujian) Pengurusan Risiko dari UUM (Universiti Utara Malaysia). Saya miliki pengalaman selama 17 tahun semenjak tahun 2000 di dalam industri insurans. Sebelum menubuhkan syarikat ini, saya berpeluang berkhidmat dengan 4 syarikat insurans yang besar (MNI, Etiqa, AIA AFG Takaful, PruBSN & Takaful Malaysia) sebagai sebahagian daripada pasukan pengurusan mereka. Jawatan terakhir saya ialah sebagai Head of Agency. Selain daripada pengalaman saya, saya juga banyak menghadiri kursus tentang insurans dan Takaful hayat dan juga bagi perniagaan secara umumnya.

 

iBanding: Apakah kepakaran anda di bidang insurans ini?

Kepakaran saya ialah perlindungan hayat keluarga, manfaat pekerja, insurans dan Takaful am dan unit trust. Buat masa ini, kami lebih fokus terhadap manfaat pekerja, insurans dan Takaful sosial, pelan individu dan pelaburan.

 

iBanding: Apa yang membuatkan anda memilih bidang ini sebagai karier anda?

Saya melihat karier ini sebagai suatu cara yang dapat membantu orang ramai meningkatkan taraf ekonomi keluarga mereka. Ia juga membolehkan saya bertemu dengan ramai orang dari semua peringkat. Sebalik menjadi sumber pendapatan yang bagus bagi pekerja saya dan saya juga keluarga saya. Walaupun ianya industry yang sudah lama, ianya masih relevan, dan amat diperlukan di masa ini dan masa akan datang.

 

iBanding: Pada pendapat anda, apakah kesilapan yang sering dilakukan pengguna Malaysia?

Pada pendapat saya, saya rasa kebanyakan mereka tidak tahu perlindungan jenis apa yang perlu mereka dapatkan sebelum membuat keputusan untuk membeli. Oleh itu mereka sering dimanipulasi oleh ejen. Bagi pelanggan korporate pula, mereka hanya mencari perlindungan dengan kadar yang paling rendah. Bagi insurans am, kebanyakan pengguna mahukan pelan perlindungan dengan premium yang paling murah yang sekadar memenuhi keperluan asas mereka dan bukan untuk memaksimakan perlindungan mereka.

 

iBanding: Bagi insurans kenderaan, apa pula kesilapan yang kerap dilakukan?

Kesilapan yang membawa kesan paling buruk yang pernah saya alami ialah di mana mereka ingin kaut keuntungan dari perlindungan mereka seperti memanipulasi dan menyebabkan sesuatu kemalangan. Rakyat Malaysia suka ambil jalan mudah. Mereka tidak mahu mempelajari prosedur tuntutan. Jika musibah berlaku, mereka hanya mengharapkan orang lain untuk uruskannya.

 

iBanding: Apakah rahsia kejayaan anda?

Lakukan segalanya dengan terbaik. Bukan sekadar mencuba. Jika anda hanya mencuba melakukan sesuatu, ia akan memberi tanggapan yang jika ianya tidak berjaya, anda boleh dengan mudah meninggalkannya.

 

iBanding: Situasi apakah yang paling mencabar yang pernah anda hadapi sebagai ejen insurans?

Situasi mencabar ialah apabila orang ramai tidak menyedari kepentingan insurans terutama sekali insurans hayat. Selalunya, perkara pertama yang mereka lakukan ketika menghadapi masalah kewangan ialah mereka akan batalkan polisi insurans mereka.

 

iBanding: Apakah pula masalah terbesar yang anda hadapi buat masa ini?

Masalah terbesar buat masa ini ialah adanya terlalu ramai ejen yang tidak profesional di industri ini. Kelakuan mereka menjejaskan reputasi industri selain mengkhianati kepercayaan pengguna. Kami terpaksa melakukan banyak penjelasan untuk mendapatkan balik kepercayaan pengguna terhadap insurans dan ejen insurans.

 

iBanding: Pada pandangan anda, ke manakah arah tuju industri ini tahun hadapan dan bagaimana pula bagi 5 tahun akan datang?

Industri ini akan terus berkembang walaupun terdapat kelembapan ekonomi. Bagi 5 tahun akan datang, kami yakin bahawa industri ini akan menjadi dengan lebih matang terutama dengan kertas kerja yang diperkenalkan oleh Bank Negara. Apabila ekonomi sudah pulih, kami jangkakan perkembangan yang lebih pesat yang disebabkan ramai pengguna yang sedar akan kepentingan insurans semasa kemelesatan ekonomi.

 

 

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Agent Spotlight is a special column where we feature Malaysian insurance agents who have delivered exceptional service to their customers. We share their background stories and ask for advice on how Malaysians can protect themselves better against accidents and illness.

This month we interviewed Salasiah  from Kuala Lumpur. She shares with us her story, what made her decide to become a insurance agent and what Malaysians should watch out in their insurance policies.

Name: Salasiah Mohamed
Location: Kuala Lumpur

 

iBanding: Tell us a little bit about your background?

Salasiah:I worked in the airline industry as a flight attendant for 6 years with Malaysia Airlines. After resigning from the airline industry, I started my own landscaping business. I was doing well until I had to stop my business and had to spend most of my time with my daughter, who was having a severe hearing loss. While attending to my special needs daughter, I was also involved in a voluntary job as a teacher to special needs children at the same school where my daughter attended.

 

iBanding: How long have you been in the insurance industry?

Salasiah:I have been in the insurance industry for almost 2 years now. I still have a long way to go in this industry.

 

iBanding: What is your insurance specialty and your focus in insurance?

Salasiah:I am focusing on Takaful insurance and my specialty is medical insurance and life protections.

 

iBanding: What made you choose insurance as your career?

Salasiah:I love communicating with people and I want to ensure that they are fully protected by Takaful for a better future for them and their beloved family. Should anything bad happen to them, at least they have the fund to continue their normal lives with their beloved family.

 

iBanding: In your opinion, what are the biggest mistakes Malaysians make in buying insurance?

Salasiah: The biggest mistake is that they don’t really know the basic and medical coverage they are getting from the insurance company and they prefer buying a cheaper plan. Once they bought the insurance, they think they have sufficient coverage or protection. Most Malaysians are under-insured because the lack of awareness about the needs of insurance coverage.

 

iBanding: For car insurance, what are the most common mistakes Malaysians make during an accident?

Salasiah: I think, it is that they don’t go straight to the police station to make a report on the incident.

 

iBanding: What is your secret of success?

Salasiah:I am on my way to be a successful insurance agent. I just love being an insurance agent and I am really committed doing this great job. I believe the secret of success is to love what you are doing, fully committed and to be disciplined, those are  the most important keys and the road to be a successful person.

 

iBanding: What is the most challenging situation you have to overcome as an insurance agent?

Salasiah: The most challenging situation that I have to overcome as an insurance agent is trying to instill the importance of insurance / Takaful in people, especially at this current economic situation.

 

iBanding: What are the biggest problems or challenges you face as an agent at the moment?

Salasiah: It is to educate people of the importance of insurance / Takaful and to get protections as a basic need in life because most people still prefer having a good investment rather than getting a solid medical protections.

 

iBanding:  Where do you think the insurance industry is heading next year? Where do you think it is heading 5 years from now?

Salasiah: With the current economic situations, I think the insurance industry will grow from slow to moderate pace because people are getting more aware of the importance of medical protections. In 5 years from now, the insurance industry will head to a higher growth as the increasing of the awareness and also aligned with the economic growth.

 

 

Sorotan Ejen

Sorotan Agen memaparkan ejen-ejen Takaful & Insurans yang sentiasa memberikan perkhidmatan yang luar biasa kepada pelanggan-pelanggan mereka. Kami kongsikan kisah latar belakang mereka dan minta nasihat bagaimana rakyat Malaysia boleh melindungi diri dengan lebih baik dengan insurans dan takaful di dalam kes-kes kemalangan dan penyakit.

Bulan ini kami menemubual Salasiah Mohamed dari Kuala Lumpur. Beliau berkongsi cerita beliau dengan kami, apa yang membuat beliau memutuskan untuk menjadi ejen insurans dan apa yang rakyat Malaysia patut perhatikan dalam polisi insurans mereka.

Nama: Salasiah Mohamed

Lokasi:  Kuala Lumpur

 

iBanding: Ceritakan sedikit tentang latar belakang Puan.

Salasiah: Saya pernah bekerja dengan Malaysia Airlines sebagai pramugari selama 6 tahun. Setelah saya berhenti dari situ saya membuka syarikat landskap sendiri. Bisnes berjalan lancar sehinggalah saya terpaksa berhenti untuk menjaga anak perempuan saya yang mengalami kehilangan pendengaran. Sementara menjaga anak saya, saya juga bekerja sebagai guru secara sukarela di sekolah khas yang ditandang oleh anak saya.

 

iBanding: Sudah berapa lamakah Puan berkecimpung di dalam industri Takaful ini?

Salasiah: Sudah hampir 2 tahun, masih jauh lagi perjalanan dalam industri ini.

 

iBanding: Apakah kepakaran dan fokus Puan?

Salasiah: Fokus saya terhadap perlindungan perubatan dan takaful hayat.

 

iBanding: Mengapa Puan memilih insurans sebagai kerjaya?

Salasiah: I suka berkomunikasi dengan orang ramai. Dan saya ingin pastikan mereka dilindungi Takaful untuk kepentingan masa hadapan mereka dan keluarga mereka. Jika sesuatu yang tidak diingini menimpa mereka, sekurang-kurangnya keluarga mereka dapat meneruskan kehidupan mereka.

 

iBanding: Apakah kesilapan terbesar dilakukan oleh pengguna Malaysia dalam membeli insurans?

Salasiah:  Kesilapan terbesar yang pengguna lakukan ialah mereka tidak faham asas takaful dan jenis perlindungan yang mereka miliki. Mereka juga gemar membeli pelan yang murah. Setelah itu mereka bertanggapan perlindungan mereka mamadai. Kebanyakan pengguna Malaysia adalah dibawah perlindungan sebenar disebabkan oleh kurangnya kesedaran mengenai insurans dan takaful.

 

iBanding: Bagi insurans kenderaan, apakah kesilapan lazim rakyat Malaysia terutamanya ketika kemalangan?

Salasiah: Bagi saya, mereka selalu melakukan kesilapan di mana mereka tidak pergi terus ke balai polis untuk membuat laporan kemalangan.

 

iBanding: Apakah rahsia kerjaya anda?

Salasiah: Saya masih dalam perjalanan bakal menjadi ejen insurans yang berjaya. Saya amat gemar sekali dengan kerjaya ini dan saya sangat komited melakukannya dengan baik. Bagi saya rahsia kejayaan bagi sesuatu pekerjaan perlulah betul-betul menggemari pekerjaan itu, komited dengan sepenuh hati dan berdisiplin. Itu kunci kejayaan dan jalan bagi seseorang yang berjaya.

 

iBanding: Apakah situasi yang paling mencabar pernah anda hadapi sebagai ejen insurans?

Salasiah: Keadaan yang paling mencabar saya hadapi sebagai ejen insurans ialah dalam menyakinkan pelanggan pentingnya insurans dan Takaful, terutama sekali dalam keadaan ekonomi yang sedia ada.

 

iBanding: Apakah cabaran terbesar yang Puan hadapi sebagai ejen hari ini?

Salasiah: Menyedarkan pengguna tentang kepentingan insurans dan Takaful dan meyakinkan mereka agar mendapatkan perlindungan sebagai asas keperluan.  Ramai yang masih utamakan pelaburan dan abaikan perlindungan perubatan.

 

iBanding: Ke mana Puan rasa arah tuju industri insurans tahun hadapan? Dan bagaimana pula arah tujunya 5 tahun dari sekarang.

Salasiah: Dengan keadaan ekonomi sekarang, saya rasa industri takaful dan insurans akan mengalami peningkatan kerana ramai semakin sedar kepentingannya terutama perlindungan perubatan. 5 tahun dari sekarang pula, industri ini akan mengalami peningkatan yang lebih tinggi sejajar dengan perkembangan ekonomi.

 

 

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