# MSIG Enhances Travel Safeguard with Broader Protection for Modern Travellers

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- Published: 2026-10-28T13:15:00+07:00
- Author: Media OutReach

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – [Media OutReach Newswire ](https://www.media-outreach.com/)–
28 October 2026 –MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG”) has enhanced **Travel SafeGuard,**
itstravel insurance plan, to better meet the needs of today’s travellers, reflecting
the evolving travel landscape and increasing demand for digital accessibility and
consumer protection. Following the product launch at the end of 2025, Travel SafeGuard
has increased suitcase coverage for selected benefits and enhanced protection for
senior travellers through broader protection limits.

 Modern travel patterns have shown a stronger reliance on digital platforms, a rise
in independent trip planning and a wider age range of travellers seeking coverage.
Travel SafeGuard is designed around these trends, with new features that respond
to practical issues faced by today’s travellers, including:

 *  **Online Purchase Protection** — protects against losses arising from fraudulent
   online travel transactions made with debit or credit cards or digital wallets.
 *  **WhatsApp Emergency Assistance **— provides a direct communication channel 
   for assistance when abroad.
 *  **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)** — included as an option for follow-up
   treatment in Malaysia after returning from a trip.
 *  **Golf Benefit Add-On** — covers losses to golf equipment, pre-paid green fees
   and recognises hole-in-one achievements.

 Travel SafeGuard also provides medical coverage of up to **RM500,000**, trip cancellation
and delay compensation, baggage loss benefits, and worldwide emergency assistance.

 This travel insurance solution offers flexible coverage options for travellers 
across different age groups. The **Travel Shield** and **Travel Max **plans cater
to a broad range of travellers, providing coverage for individuals from as young
as 15 days old up to the maximum eligible age, which has been extended to 80 years
old. The **Golden Joy** **Plan** is tailored for senior travellers aged 65 to 80
years old and offers a more affordable premium option for this segment. Together,
these plans provide comprehensive protection for families, frequent travellers and
retirees, allowing them to choose the coverage that best suits their travel needs
and enjoy peace of mind when exploring new destinations.

 Travel SafeGuard is available through MSIG Insurance Advisers and other platforms
where MSIG insurance products are offered. Meanwhile, travellers who prefer to purchase
insurance online may consider EZ Travel SafeGuard, which is available on MSIG Online.
Designed with affordability in mind, EZ Travel SafeGuard offers essential travel
protection with selected benefit limits, providing a more cost-effective alternative
to Travel SafeGuard. It also offers the Travel Lite Plan, which is specially designed
for young, budget-conscious travellers seeking basic coverage and value-for-money
protection.

 Customers may tailor Travel SafeGuard and EZ Travel SafeGuard to their needs by
selecting optional add-on for an additional premium. Pet owners, for example, may
consider the Pet Benefit Add-On, which helps cover additional pet boarding costs
for up to five days when an unexpected travel delay of more than eight hours affects
the scheduled collection of a cat or dog. Cruise travellers may consider the Cruise
Benefit Add-On, which covers specified losses arising from missed connections, excursion
disruptions or cancellations caused by illness, strikes or natural disasters.

 “Travel SafeGuard and EZ Travel SafeGuard represent MSIG’s continued commitment
to making travel insurance smarter and more relevant,” said Ms. Ang Yien Chia, Chief
Executive Officer of MSIG Malaysia. “As the way people travel continues to change,
travel insurance needs to keep pace, while giving customers the flexibility to choose
protection that suits the way they travel. Whether travelling independently, with
family or later in life, we want Malaysians to have practical and accessible protection
that gives them greater confidence to explore the world.”

 As part of the global Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. network under the MS&
AD Insurance Group — one of the world’s largest general insurance groups — MSIG 
Malaysia continues to uphold its promise of providing reliable, customer-focused
solutions to meet the needs of Malaysians at home and abroad.

Hashtag: #MSIG

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

#### About MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) is one of the leading general insurers
in Malaysia, providing a comprehensive range of insurance solutions for both personal
and business needs. With over 100 years of general insurance experience and a nationwide
network of 20 branches, MSIG Malaysia offers strong capabilities across key classes
including Fire, Engineering, and Motor, and is the No.1* provider in Marine Cargo.

 The company continues to strengthen its market presence through ongoing investment
in digital innovation, customer focused service enhancements, and the development
of insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of Malaysians. It has also developed
exclusive B2B business tools for its business partners to support more efficient
collaboration and service delivery. As part of its ongoing sustainability journey,
MSIG Malaysia remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen community
resilience.

 MSIG Malaysia is a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited and
a member of the MS&AD Insurance Group, Inc. (MS&AD), an insurance group with operations
across Asia and various international markets. The Group manages a diverse portfolio
of insurance companies worldwide and is recognised for its longstanding presence
in the industry.

 For more information on MSIG Malaysia, visit www.msig.com.my or facebook.com/MSIGmy.

 _*As of Dec 2025_

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