Insurance
Singlife joins Sumitomo Life as a fully-owned subsidiary
The transaction valued Singlife at $4.6b.
19 hours ago
Singlife joins Sumitomo Life as a fully-owned subsidiary
The transaction valued Singlife at $4.6b.
19 hours ago
S’pore’s general insurance sector climbs 10.1% YoY in 2023
The healthcare sector suffered an underwriting loss due to rising costs.
1 day ago
Rain insurance offer marks a first for Singapore hotel
The coverage is exclusive to bookings starting from SG$850 per night.
1 day ago
Singapore's LIA unveils consumer guide to medical underwriting
The association’s management committee continues second term.
1 day ago
AIA Singapore’s 2023 VONB climbs 10% YoY
Group-wide, it saw its VONB surge 33%.
4 days ago
S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey
Lower-income respondents (60%) better at covering short-term financial obligations than high-income counterparts (52%).
4 days ago
1 in 2 Singaporeans prefer using online websites to buy travel insurance
43.7% of Singaporeans travel 2-3 times annually.
6 days ago
SIAS calls for governance clarity from Great Eastern Holdings
SIAS urges the insurer’s board to consider and address shareholders' requests proactively.
Etiqa S’pore unveils CI plan, supports mental health conditions
Coverage is provided for psychiatrist consultations, which are up to eight claims.
MSIG Singapore upgrades investment analytics with Clearwater tech
This will enable digital reporting, ensuring compliance with international standards such as IFRS 9.
AIA Singapore welcomes interns in first corporate-led programme
The programme is six-week long.
Surge in demand for cyber, marine, cargo, and property insurance in SG and Malaysia
Success in both markets relies heavily on how they’ll navigate uncertainties.
S’pore SMEs fear business interruption but don’t own insurance for it
S’porean SMEs said cyberattacks were the most common incidents in 2023.
Higher interest rate risk pressures HSBC Life SG's capital buffers
S&P Global Ratings expects the insurer’s relationship with its parent company will remain strategic due to its regional exposure.
Great Eastern's Q4 sales surge ‘read across’ to AIA, Prudential
Jefferies Equity Research said bancassurance played a significant role in driving this growth.
Great Eastern’s weighted new sales dip, earnings soar in 2023
The total dividend for 2023 amounted to 75 Singaporean cents per ordinary share.
Singlife ramps up interest rates of flagship digital savings plan
Half of Singaporeans find it hard to meet conditions for maximum interest rates on savings accounts.
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