Great Eastern
Founded in 1908, Great Eastern provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 10 million policyholders, including 7.5 million from government schemes, the group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei and has representative offices in China and Myanmar.
Home care cost gap strains over two-thirds of caregivers: report
Home care cost gap strains over two-thirds of caregivers: report
Residents put monthly expenses at $2,400, below actual charges of $3,500.
Great Eastern bags $274m profit in Q1 2026
Total weighted new sales gained 16% YoY.
Great Eastern wins at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for insurance coverage planning feature
My Protection Explorer allows customers to evaluate their financial readiness and insurance coverage through data-driven analysis.
Great Eastern rolls out private platform as OCBC group access widens
It combines tailored coverage with a selected panel spanning trust health and international tax support.
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
Great Eastern net profit rises 21% to $1.21b for FY2025
Insurance revenue grew 1.9% to $7.03b during the period.
Great Eastern debuts Singapore first physical gold ILP fund
It becomes the first local provider to embed physical gold bars into insurance policies.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
Great Eastern Holdings appoints Khoo Cheng Hoe Andrew to board role
He was previously Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Development at MAS.
Great Eastern unveils new logo and strategy
The insurer highlights digital investments and regional wealth shifts in its rebranding launch.
Great Eastern unveils plans to aid multigenerational needs in Singapore
It also covers parents for late-stage critical illnesses like dementia and Parkinson’s.
Great Eastern says no takeover rules broken in OCBC offer process
It added that the final offer was higher than the prices first discussed.
SIAS slams Great Eastern on outcome of previous delisting offer
Great Eastern received a new voluntary delisting offer of $30.15 per share.
Great Eastern secures extension to complete delisting
It was granted an extension until 30 September 2025.
OCBC offers $900m to delist Great Eastern Holdings
The exit offer price is final.
Great Eastern see earnings rise 13% YoY in Q1 2025
But total weighted new sales contracted by 34% YoY.
Great Eastern outlines 2025 priorities with focus on value creation
It plans to expand its product offerings in wealth accumulation.
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