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Singlife launches indexed income plan tied to five market indices
Singlife launches indexed income plan tied to five market indices
The plan is described as non participating universal life designed to provide income through indexed crediting.
28 minutes ago
WTW names Han Wei Fong Singapore country leader
WTW names Han Wei Fong Singapore country leader
He joined the firm in September 2025 and brings over 15 years in health benefits work.
43 minutes ago
Tokio Marine income rises as life premiums plunge 61.9%
Tokio Marine income rises as life premiums plunge 61.9%
Net premiums written increased 4.4% year on year to $13.4b for the quarter.
58 minutes ago
Hanwha Life's net income sinks 56.5% in FY 2025
HDI Global Singapore names Haris Michaels as Eastern energy head
HDI Global Singapore names Haris Michaels as Eastern energy head
The appointment takes effect 1 March from the insurer Singapore branch.
1 hour ago
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance wins IRDAI nod for Nifty 50-linked annuity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance wins IRDAI nod for Nifty 50-linked annuity
The plan blends guaranteed and variable income components for lifetime retirement payouts.
1 hour ago
Sun Life posts $1.1b as competitors trail by $200m
Sun Life posts $1.1b as competitors trail by $200m
It plans to widen its adviser network alongside stronger technology capabilities this year.
1 hour ago
FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets
FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets
She brings more than 20 years in financial services spanning banking, telecom and advertising.
2 hours ago
Kotak Life and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank ink life insurance partnership
Kotak Life and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank ink life insurance partnership
Utkarsh SFBL offers Kotak Life’s insurance products to its 5.14 million customers.
19 hours ago
Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Ford keeps his Zurich APAC partnerships post while taking Asia travel leadership.
1 day ago
High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
Amongst this group 45% postponed retirement and 23% cut lifestyle expectations.
1 day ago
Manulife and Mahindra name Agarwal CEO for India life JV
Manulife and Mahindra name Agarwal CEO for India life JV
He exits Mahindra Insurance Brokers on 30 April.
1 day ago
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
LIA Singapore logged $5.2b weighted premiums in 2025 up 11.3% on 2024.
1 day ago
MUFG and Singlife seal landmark $550m insurance financing deal
MUFG and Singlife seal landmark $550m insurance financing deal
It ranks amongst Singapore’s largest insurance financings.
1 day ago
8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform
8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform
Only 20% of policyholders want the current insurer Medicare and patient fee mix retained.
2 days ago
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How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
3 days ago
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
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The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
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Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
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