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Falcon Insurance Opens Hat Yai Branch

Falcon Insurance, a Fairfax Financial subsidiary, opened a Hat Yai branch to expand insurance services across southern Thailand, offering motor, property, health, and marine coverage to individuals and businesses in the region.

Falcon Insurance Opens Hat Yai Branch
15 Jul Khaosod

Falcon Insurance Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, has officially established a branch in Hat Yai to strengthen its presence in southern Thailand. The branch will offer comprehensive insurance services and consultancy across a diverse product range, including motor, property, health and accident, engineering, marine and logistics, and miscellaneous insurance. The company aims to provide rapid risk assessment, tailored protection planning, and professional claims support to individuals, families, and businesses throughout the southern region.

Sophaa Kanjjanrinthorn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Insurance, stated: "Opening the Hat Yai branch reflects our commitment to better serve customers in southern Thailand through professional service and insurance consultation. We believe insurance is not just about coverage—it's about risk management to stabilize the local economy. Falcon stands ready as a trusted partner for property and accident protection, and this branch marks a significant step in delivering professional care to southern customers while supporting regional economic risk management. We remain committed to creating social value through our 'Doing Good by Doing Well' philosophy, actively engaging in community development and supporting beneficial social initiatives."

Vachrawee Kongpan, Manager of Falcon Insurance Hat Yai Branch, revealed: "Our Hat Yai branch is dedicated to expanding individual and corporate clients across the lower southern region, covering seven provinces: Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang, and Phatthalung. We offer comprehensive insurance products including motor, property, health and accident, engineering, marine and logistics, and general insurance. Our specialized team understands the local context and provides rapid, personalized consultation from risk assessment through underwriting and claims support to build lasting customer confidence."

Falcon Insurance has increased its underwriting capacity by more than 300% and strengthened its capital, workforce, and technology capabilities by integrating AI and digital solutions to enhance service efficiency, speed, and risk management accuracy. The company operates over 1,500 service centers and partner networks to serve customers of all sizes.

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