Singapore

AIA-INSEAD programme strengthens agency leadership pipeline

The new training model targets leadership capacity across Singapore advisory teams.
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Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore reels in ex Etiqa CEO

His earlier appointments also include Chief Financial Officer of Great Eastern.
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How can Singapore insurers manage rising risk and tech demands?

Firms turn to AI and data tools to manage complex portfolios.

Income Insurance hands $2.4b real estate mandate to CapitaLand Investment

It will manage Income Insurance’s Singapore assets and pursue APAC investments.

Large Singapore firms face higher insurance cost exposure

42% report heavier security-related expense pressure amidst the Middle East conflict.

War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist

Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.

Singlife partners SMU to tackle retirement savings strain

The study will examine adequacy needs as medical costs and money pressures keep climbing.

1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools

Only 60% view AI mental health tools positively, lagging physical and financial services.

Singapore insurance remote share drops 7.5 points as hiring cools

Job postings across all sectors remain 12.0%, below year-earlier levels.

Allianz Singapore offers up to $46,800 in scam protection

Two tier structure allows multiple shopping related claims under higher coverage level.

Singapore insurers and banks expect slower profits in 2026

Finance confidence slipped to 54.3 in Q4 2025, whilst the wider economy rose to 52.1

Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability

Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.

Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift

New PRUExtra Care series replaces old suite to meet 2025 mandate.

Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate

Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.

MAS flags risks in insurers’ private asset allocations and AIR

Allocations may include investments in private equity and credit.

FWD Singapore sets out three priority growth areas for 10th year

Growth reflects a stronger contribution from advisers in weighted new business premiums.