Insurance
Budget Direct unveils new commercial vehicle cover
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.
Top 50 list shows worsening dip in Singapore’s insurance premiums
The thriving nonlife business offset life insurance’s poor showing in 2023.
Singapore general insurance market to reach $8.1b by 2029: report
The industry is expected to grow by 8.0% in 2024.
MSIG, Silversky and Stere Asia partner for pet insurance offering
Silversky Protect is underwritten by MSIG.
bolttech partners with Thai postal service giant for motor insurance coverage
Customers can access the policies by scanning a QR code on receipts from post office transactions.
SG insurers see growth in new business premiums and asset holdings
However, higher interest rates could constrain new business growth and increase policy redemptions.
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