insurance
KoverNow widens insurance cover as collectors turn digital
KoverNow widens insurance cover as collectors turn digital
AXA XL underwrites the new Singapore policies for fine art and high-value collectables.
10 hours ago
Ransomware hits cyber insurance for 47% of Singapore firms
Semperis finds attacker use of AI was reported by 60% of affected local organisations.
10 hours ago
Sun Life appoints three executives to lead private wealth business
The leadership changes span Singapore and Bermuda.
3 days ago
Allianz travel insurance covers delays up to $2,310
Overseas medical benefits reach S$2m whilst eligible travellers also receive baggage protection.
4 days ago
Singlife, NHG Health target high-volume digestive claims
The insurer and the healthcare group will work together to enhance specialist pathways and deliver appropriate care.
Prudential plan eases protection gap for caregivers
Children receive lifetime cover whilst parents gain protection for specified age-related conditions.
Monday Wrap: Young architects rise, insurers rethink adequacy, AI trust gaps widen
Architecture's young talent, a shift in insurance strategy, AI trust gaps, and rising bank margins mark the week.
Insurers face shift from coverage to adequacy
About 53% of residents see insurance as supporting financial independence.
Singlife launches 388-year legacy insurance plan
Policyholders can change the life assured and appoint a secondary insured person across generations.
Prudential opens unit trusts to 5,400 agents
The expansion starts in 2027 and adds wealth accumulation products to tied-agency consultations.
Etiqa ties travel insurance rewards to repeat spending
Eligible flight delays of at least three consecutive hours can trigger automatic claims payouts.
Singlife AI handles over 20% of email enquiries
Buddy has shortened average customer service handling time by 30% since its rollout.
Platform workers lack routine care despite new safeguards
foodpanda and Singlife launched a clinic-discount programme in August.
Income Insurance commits $528m to climate investments
The insurer is working toward a S$1b climate transition financing target.
Manulife eyes affluent market with two whole life insurance plans
Both offerings are denominated in US dollars and provide guaranteed death benefits.
Over half of Singaporeans lack financial readiness
Only 21% have held detailed family discussions on future care finances and legacy planning.
Four in five critical illness survivors dip into retirement savings
Caregivers reported average recovery spending of $4,922 each month.
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