Insurance

Chart of the day: Singapore leads APAC peers in sustainability reporting

Most Singapore companies adopted international guidelines for reporting.

Chart of the day: Singapore leads APAC peers in sustainability reporting

Most Singapore companies adopted international guidelines for reporting.

2 in 3 Singaporeans worried about losing job due to illness or disability

More than half do not have disability income protection.

Singapore life insurance new business premiums dips by 2% in Q1.

New business premiums totaled S$1.21b for the first quarter of the year.

Singapore risks protection gap for older population

Prudential and Income are working together to close protection gaps, particularly in the area of long-term care.

Great Eastern Q1 shareholder profits plummets by 50%

The firm blames less favourable financial market conditions.

NTUC Income launches new travel cover that protects by the hour

Premiums start at S$1.80 for a six-hour coverage.

9 in 10 Singaporean SME employees wants medical benefits from employers

Around 60% of those surveyed are more willing to join a firm if they have medical benefits.

Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices

The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.

Customer satisfaction dips in Singapore insurance industry

The survey also revealed an increase in preference for digital channels.

MAS bans ex-OCBC representative for fraud and dishonesty

She has been handed a five-year prohibition order.

Hong Kong public eager to know more about ‘Long COVID’: Manulife survey

'Long COVID' is experienced by people who have symptoms that drag for a month.

Singapore general insurance industry to skyrocket to $4.2b by 2025

It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5%.

Only 1 in 10 Singapore millennials has their gadgets insured: survey

This is despite almost 80% saying they would be distressed if they lose their gadgets.

8 out of 10 Singaporeans open to private mental health insurance

Consumers are keen to be covered for conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Insurers surpass banks in customer experience index in Singapore

This is the first time that the insurance industry has taken the lead against banks.

Singapore life insurance records whopping $1.97m in sales

This accounts for a YoY 61% growth in H1 2021.