Takaful Advancements: Governance, Products, Post COVID-19, Sustainability and Takatech

Authors

Issa Khan

Keywords:

Takaful governance, shariah governance, sustainability, insurtech

Synopsis

This book covers the governance and regulatory requirements of takaful companies, including the Shariah Governance Structure in different countries. It also discusses challenges facing takaful companies and provides possible solutions. The book offers a detailed description of takaful products and services, as well as suggestions for developing new ones in response to the contemporary business environment. Additionally, it examines the post-COVID-19 impacts on takaful companies worldwide and proposes ways to
overcome these challenges. It delves into crucial issues regarding the sustainability of takaful, including financial, social, environmental, operational and ethical aspects. It also explores ways to improve the industry’s sustainability through advanced technology. The book emphasises environmental concerns for takaful companies and discusses International Financial Reporting Standards in accounting for the takaful system as well as enterprise risk management to navigate industry challenges. Additionally, it covers the importance of Insurtech and Takatech, recommending increased adoption of Takatech in the Takaful industry.

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Published

2 July 2025

Details about this monograph

ISBN-13 (15)

978-629-490-183-4

How to Cite

Issa Khan. (2025). Takaful Advancements: Governance, Products, Post COVID-19, Sustainability and Takatech. Penerbit UTHM. https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/omp/index.php/penerbituthm/catalog/book/574