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The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs

As India’s affluent population continues to grow, their insurance needs will become increasingly complex.

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The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs

As India’s affluent population continues to grow, their insurance needs will become increasingly complex.

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Rethinking insurance for the masses

Whilst the Singapore government's measures provide some relief, finances remain a key concern.

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Navigating risk strategies for decommissioning traditional power plants

As the energy sector continues its evolution, operators must proactively approach risk mitigation strategies.

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Ageing populations and rising mortality main concerns for life insurers and reinsurers

In 5 years, one in four Singaporeans will be over the age of 65.

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Intelligent decisioning: The essential element of a modern, customer-centric insurance business

The insurance industry is undergoing a digital revolution driven by AI and advanced analytics.

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Going green carries its own environmental risks

Both insurers and corporations need to carefully appraise how various types of commercial activities could harm the environment.

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Heightened geopolitical risks in Asia and the Middle East keep global firms on edge

Businesses are turning to credit insurance to navigate risks and safeguard their financial stability.

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A complement, not replacement: Understanding parametric insurance

With rising disasters and cyber-attacks, parametric insurance offers an alternative to traditional indemnity-based coverage.

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Making bancassurance partnerships work: It takes two to tango

There are 10 types of innovation that can insurers and banks can do.

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Firewalls are never enough

Greater connectivity heightens businesses' vulnerability to attacks for financial gain, data theft, or industrial sabotage.

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Critical illness coverage penetration challenges: Understanding Singaporean Struggles and Solutions

Societal discomfort around discussions of illness and mortality contributes to a reluctance to confront the need for adequate insurance coverage among Singaporeans.

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Renewables push faces climate hurdles post-COP28

As the world advances towards net-zero, protecting our renewable assets from extreme climate events is vital.

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Market Saturation and Competition: Obstacles in Singapore's Insurance Sector

There are five key challenges the Singaporean insurance landscape needs to address.

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Digital Dilemma: Risk or Resilience?

Making data centres and telecommunications infrastructure more resilient to a wetter, hotter climate has never been more important.

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Insurance’s role in the transition to a low-carbon global economy

There are three measures insurers can keep in mind whilst moving toward a sustainable future.

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Is the tightening cycle the best for Singapore life insurers?

The truth is high or low-interest rates will not last forever. The key, instead, is how quickly insurers respond to rapid hikes and cuts, in their capital management and product pricing.

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