Insurance
1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools
1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools
Only 60% view AI mental health tools positively, lagging physical and financial services.
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Allianz Singapore offers up to $46,800 in scam protection
Two tier structure allows multiple shopping related claims under higher coverage level.
Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability
Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.
MAS flags risks in insurers’ private asset allocations and AIR
Allocations may include investments in private equity and credit.
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
Nearly 9 in ten insurers bet big on tech to master risk profiles
This shift is driven by the pursuit of better returns in private markets.
Singapore unit drives HDI Global growth in Southeast Asia
Globally, HDI Global’s insurance revenue rose 5% in 2025.
HSBC Life pushes preventive care shift with new programme
It combines workplace programmes, insurance expansion, education and community initiatives.
Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents
It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.
AIA Singapore posts 14% VONB growth in FY2025
Annualised New Premium (ANP) rose 23% to $1.4b (US$1.128b).
Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates
Airspace closures and rerouting pressure regional hub operations linked to Europe-Asia routes.
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.
Singlife launches universal life plan with income linked to global indices
The plan has a built-in floor rate of 0.00% per annum.
HDI Global Singapore names Haris Michaels as Eastern energy head
The appointment takes effect 1 March from the insurer Singapore branch.
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
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