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Soaring insurance costs signal pressure on 2026 premiums in Singapore
Soaring insurance costs signal pressure on 2026 premiums in Singapore
Healthcare inflation rose to 4.0% year on year, up from 1.4% in September.
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Remote job demand in Singapore insurance rises 15.3%
However, the overall job postings growth was offset by declines from the insurance sector.
12 hours ago
Insurers in Singapore show more anxiety to threats than global average: study
They are concerned with rising cybercrimes, AI risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
2 days ago
Singlife, Lion Global Investors launch physical gold fund in Singapore
All gold holdings are insured and stored in vaults in the city.
3 days ago
Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands
However, competition from global carriers continues to squeeze margins.
6 days ago
Affluent individuals in Singapore boost insurance use in legacy plans
61% of Singapore’s wealthy plan to use financial assets, including life insurance.
Singlife, CIMB Singapore extend partnership for SME protection
The initiative aims to reach at least 30,000 retailers through its partner network.
Singapore insurers face rising claims with medical costs set to climb
57% of insurers expect further increases in medical cost over the next three years.
Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
3 in 5 Singaporeans worried they can’t afford vital medical care
There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.
How did Singapore's life insurance sector perform year-to-date?
Business premiums for life insurance recorded $4.76b, whilst integrated shield plans accounted $496.5m.
Chubb Life Hong Kong first to launch dementia insurance plan
The policy targets rising elderly care and caregiver support demand.
China Taiping Insurance SG unveils two universal life plans for HNWIs
The indexed account will have returns linked to the performance of two indices.
Lioner International expands Singapore base amidst growing client demand
The move is expected to accelerate its regional growth.
MAS says insurance disputes rare with most resolved by mediation
FIDReC completed an average of 246 mediation and adjudication cases.
What will drive Singapore’s general insurance market to bag $6.5 by 2030?
PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums.
Income Insurance partners Beecroft to launch cashless pet surgeries
Co-insurance and deductibles will still apply based on each customer’s policy terms.
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