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How Singapore insurance lagged employers in Q2 2026

How Singapore insurance lagged employers in Q2 2026

Utilities and Natural Resources ranked lower at negative 11% in the latest sector table.

How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?

Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm.

Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin

The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.

7 in 10 Malaysians buy insurance online amidst ease of access

Nearly four in five car insurance customers said they used SPayLater.

How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud

bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.

Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure

Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.

Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership

Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.

How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?

They still posted steady growth over the past five years.

Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life

The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.

7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity

Many are unsure they can retire, and half say they need to save more first.

APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets

Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.

1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs

48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.

Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip

This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.

Hong Kong insurance job seekers face 3% to 4% pay rise cap

Morgan McKinley Salary Guide 2026 flags steady wage growth this year for candidates.

APAC protection gap leaves $77b losses uninsured

Regional claims trailed the US total of $100b despite repeated catastrophes.

Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030

It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.