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1. What are the types of Marine Hull Insurance?
Ans: There are 2 types of Hull
(1) Steel Hull
(2)Wooden Hull
2. What are the premium ratings of Marine Hull Insurance?
| Steel Hull – Premium Rating (All Risk) | |||
| No | Type of Vessel | Type of Cargo | Premium Rating |
| 1 | Inland | General Cargo | 2.0% |
| Dangerous Cargo | 2.4% | ||
| 2 | Coastal | General Cargo | 2.4% |
| Dangerous Cargo | 3.0% | ||
| Steel Hull – Premium Rating (Total Loss) | |||
| No | Type of Vessel | Type of Cargo | Premium Rating |
| 1 | Inland | General Cargo | 1.0% |
| Dangerous Cargo | 1.2% | ||
| 2 | Coastal | General Cargo | 1.4% |
| Dangerous Cargo | 1.6% | ||
| Wooden Hull – Premium Rating (Total Loss) | |||
| No | Type of Vessel | Type of Cargo | Premium Rating |
| 1 | Coastal | General Cargo | 2.0% |
| Fishing | 2.0% | ||
3. Can Marine Hull Insurance be purchased for short periods? What are the ratings?
Ans: Marine Hull Insurance can be purchased for short periods.
| Period of Cover | Premium Rate | Policy Type |
| Under 15 days | 1/12 of one year premium | Voyage |
| 1 month | 2/12 of one year premium | Time |
| 2 month | 3/12 of one year premium | Time |
| 3 month | 4/12 of one year premium | Time |
| 4 month | 5/12 of one year premium | Time |
| 5 month | 6/12 of one year premium | Time |
| 6 month | 7/12 of one year premium | Time |
| Above 6 month | One year premium | Time |
4. Can the Fiberglass type of hull be insured in Marine Hull Insurance?
Ans: Yes, Fiberglass type of hull can be insured in Marine Hull Insurance with Wooden Hull ratings.
5. Does hull insurance give all risk cover for steel and wooden hull?
Ans: The policy provides all risk cover & total loss cover for steel hull and total loss only for wooden hull. (Only inland vessels can be insured)
6. How do we define total loss in hull insurance?
Ans: There are two types of Total Loss; actual total loss and constructive total loss.
The Actual total loss means the insured vessel that is completely damaged or lost and irretrievable as a result of perils, under this circumstances that the insured is entitled to recover the full amount of the loss from the insurer.
Constructive total loss occurs in the case of damage to a ship that the cost of repairing for the damage is exceeded than the market value of the ship if repaired. If the expenditure of the repairs or replacement for the ship is above 90%, we will assume as a constructive total loss, and may claim for a total loss of vessel.
7. Can a vessel under a charter be insured for Hull Insurance Policy?
Ans: Yes, a vessel under a charter can be insured if the charter party is provided.

Daw Thazin Aung
Non-Executive Director
Daw Thazin Aung is a Non-Executive Director of AYA SOMPO Insurance, a joint venture company between AYA Myanmar Insurance and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and a member of AYA Financial Group.
Daw Thazin Aung presently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of AYA Bank PCL. In her capacity with AYA Bank PCL, she takes charge of business development management and making strategic decisions to ensure the Institution’s sustainable and profitable growth.
In addition to her role as Chief Executive Officer, she also holds several positions within AYA Financial Group. With AFG, she takes charge of AYA Trust Securities Co., Ltd. as the Managing Director for Capital Market Activities including securities brokerage and Corporate Finance Transactions. From her capacity with Corporate Finance activities, she oversees and monitors diversified investment portfolios that include existing, on-going, and new business ventures of Chairman’s investment office as well as new Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures with Potential Partners for AYA Financial Group’s entities and/or investment in new ventures. She holds a master’s degree in business administration (Corporate Finance) from Nottingham Trent University. Before joining AYA Financial Group, she was a PwC Advisory Partner and local Lead Director/Partner for PwC Myanmar. She has over 16 years of professional experiences including 11.5 years with PwC Singapore and PwC Myanmar for audit, financial advisory and consulting and 5 years in the Maritime service industry in Myanmar.

Mr. Taichi Yamamoto
Director
Mr. Taichi Yamamoto is a Board of Director at AYA SOMPO Insurance. Mr. Taichi Yamamoto has held various senior management positions both in Japan and overseas, including as a Director, Senior Vice-President for Business Operations and Chief Risk Officer at PGA Sompo Insurance Corporation (Manila), and a Managerial position at Sompo Japan Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd. He has a vast experience in insurance business and has been with the Sompo Group since 1997.
Mr. Taichi Yamamoto is currently managing SOMPO P&C Office at Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo) since June 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from Tokyo University, Japan, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hitotsubashi University, Japan.

U Myo Min Thu
Chief Executive Officer
U Myo Min Thu is the Chief Executive Officer of AYA SOMPO Insurance, a leading general insurer in Myanmar, and a joint-venture between AYA Myanmar Insurance and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. Since 2019, he has led the company’s strategic growth and transformation, strengthening its market leadership through digital innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. With over 15 years of leadership experience across the insurance, banking, and aviation sectors, he brings a strong track record of building and scaling businesses in emerging markets.
Under his leadership, AYA SOMPO Insurance has strengthened its position as a market leader, with a focus on digital innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric insurance solutions that expand access to insurance services across the country.
Prior to his current role, U Myo Min Thu had held management positions in Singapore and overseas, where he developed deep expertise in managing teams from different cultural backgrounds, focusing on commercial strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. He brings to the country his wealth of knowledge, international exposure, and experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University). Passionate about advancing inclusive financial services, he is committed to shaping the future of Myanmar’s insurance industry by building resilient, digitally enabled organizations.

U Than Zaw
Vice Chairman
U Than Zaw is the Vice Chairman of AYA SOMPO Insurance, a joint venture company between AYA Myanmar Insurance and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and a member of AYA Financial Group.
U Than Zaw played a pivotal role in establishing AYA Myanmar Insurance (AMI) as the Managing Director when the market liberalized for private insurers in 2013. He was appointed as the Managing Director to AYA Bank from 2011 to 2013 and presently holds the position of Vice Chairman at AYA Bank PCL. During his tenure, he has led the emerging bank in expanding its brand presence and branch network across Myanmar.
U Than Zaw’s extensive experience includes eight years as Treasurer of the Myanmar Olympic Committee and two years as Chief Executive Officer of the Myanmar Football Federation. He has been instrumental in strengthening systems and procedures through proactive initiatives and continues to provide Board-level guidance on policies and practices to ensure the company remains fully compliant with stipulated laws and regulations.

U Zaw Zaw
Chairman
U Zaw Zaw is the Chairman of AYA SOMPO Insurance, a joint venture company between AYA Myanmar Insurance and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and a member of AYA Financial Group.
U Zaw Zaw is an established and well-connected entrepreneur and business leader in Myanmar, with over 30 years of management experience. With a combination of overseas experiences and personal strengths, U Zaw Zaw founded Max Myanmar Company in 1993 and AYA Bank in 2010. His achievements include steering the management and growth of AYA Financial Group and Max Myanmar Group of Companies, major conglomerates in Myanmar. He is also the Founder and Chairman of AYA Bank PCL, one of the country’s largest and leading banks in Myanmar.
He is currently serving as the President of the Myanmar Football Federation since 2005 and Senior Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). He relentlessly provides both funding and effort for the development of football in Myanmar. As a firm believer of contributing to the society and helping the needy, he has supported various philanthropic causes through the Ayeyarwady Foundation, including the Yankin Children Hospital, Ayeyarwady Covid-19 Center, and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives nationwide.
Health Bonus
Up to 10% of renewal premium from the first renewal year onward if no claim is made in the previous year
| Renewal Period | First Year | Second Year Onward |
| Health Bonus % | 10% | 5% |
Choose from the following types of AYA Health Standard Plans to suit your needs!
AYA Health Plus
AYA Health Pro
AYA Health Prestige
AYA Health Prime
We also provide corporate customers with versatile health insurance solutions as Cafeteria Plan, meticulously customized to align perfectly with your unique needs. Regarding the purchase of the Cafeteria Plan, only the rules, regulations, and decisions of AYA SOMPO Insurance Co.,Ltd are considered final.
| Table of Benefits (in MMK) | AYA HEALTH | |||
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| Maximum Benefit PRIME Plan only : Additional Limit of up to 44,000,000 MMK, applies to Thailand Zone |
11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 |
| Medical and Hospital Benefits | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to |
| Ambulance Services | 165,000 | 165,000 | 165,000 | 165,000 |
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Hospitalization Costs
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Full Refund | Full Refund | Full Refund | Full Refund |
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Maternity Cover (10 Months Waiting Period)
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Nil | Nil | Nil | 1,100,000 |
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Nil | Nil | Nil | 44,000,000 |
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| Outpatient Benefits | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to |
| Physicians fees, Prescription Drugs and Dressings Specialist and Consultant Fees Diagnostic tests, medical scanning and imagery services |
220,000 | 440,000 | 660,000 | 660,000 |
Optical Care
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Nil | Nil | Nil | 220,000 |
| Dental Care Benefits | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to |
Dental Treatment Dental Surgery |
Nil | Nil | Nil | 220,000 |
| Personal Accident Benefits | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to | Benefits up to |
Accidental Death Loss of Sight or Loss of Limb Permanent Total Disablement |
11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 |