Insurance
4 in 5 S’poreans prioritise financial control as economic sentiment looms
4 in 5 S’poreans prioritise financial control as economic sentiment looms
Inflation and cost of living remain the top economic concern for Singaporeans.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
Great Eastern exploring options for free float requirements compliance
SGX gave the insurer until 25 May.
Tokio Marine Singapore, T. Rowe Price partner on investment-linked plans
Clients will have access to two funds.
Life insurers eye growth in 2025: LIA
The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge
Budget Direct unveils new commercial vehicle cover
Customers can opt for the benefit of vehicle repairs at their preferred location.
MSIG taps Inova Care for health portfolio management
The partnership aims to address the country’s double-digit medical inflation.
WTW launches cyber insurance facility in Singapore, Hong Kong
AI was ranked amongst the top five emerging risks in Asia.
Personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8.5b by 2029
In 2024, PA&H insurance growth is forecast at 8.9%.
Etiqa, Maybank launch Singapore's first Takaful in 10 years
The plan combines ethical investment options with flexible wealth accumulation.
OCBC Bank sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
The agreed sale price is HK$589.3m ($103m)
NRIC numbers invalid for key insurance transactions
Reviews regarding the use of NRIC may result in changes to existing processes.
Allianz bids Income Insurance 51% takeover goodbye
The move follows changes to the Insurance Act announced last 14 October.
CPF SMRA interest rate drops to 4% in Q1 2025
This is due to a decrease in the 12-month average yield of 10-year Singapore Government Securities.
Singlife Connect 3.0 launched to build 'Beyond Insurance' ecosystem
It seeks to create integrated solutions in health, lifestyle, and financial literacy amongst others.
Manulife SG unveils two industry-first collaboration for cancer care, gut health
It will offer liquid biopsy for cancer care and gut health screening.
Singlife appoints Amundi for its low carbon transition strategy
The company will allocate 20% of its public equities for Amundi to manage.
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