Flexible work gains ground in Singapore’s insurance sector

The sector was amongst those that typically require on-site presence.

Singapore's insurance sector saw a 4.6% increase in job postings mentioning terms like "work from home" or "work remotely" from March 2024 to March 2025, according to new data from Indeed’s Hiring Lab.

The insurance industry was amongst the sectors that typically require on-site presence but still showed notable growth in flexible job offerings. 

Other sectors with similar trends include architecture (+4.7%), electrical engineering (+3.1%), beauty and wellness (+2.8%), and media and communications (+2.7%).

Overall, job postings in Singapore declined by 3.0% across all sectors over the same period, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease. 

Despite the decline, job postings remain 44% above pre-pandemic levels, and the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.

Indeed’s APAC senior economist Callam Pickering noted that whilst the labour market remains tight, broader geopolitical and economic uncertainties could affect job growth in the coming year.