Singapore

Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care

Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care

More than half expect government schemes to fund future care needs.
1 day ago

UOI targets growth as capital stays strongest: AM Best

Consistent internal generation and low underwriting leverage support its financial position.
1 day ago

Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b

The agreement includes a 15 year exclusive bancassurance partnership through HSBC.
4 days ago

FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia partner on financial advisory services

Firms will collaborate on analytics, technology, and advisory tools.
5 days ago

Allianz bundles eSIM access with travel insurance

Eligible customers receive complimentary 1GB starter data during the limited launch period.
6 days ago

Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs

UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.

EFGH bets on embedded microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy

Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.

Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions

Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.

MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity

The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer.

Zurich Asia Pacific clinches win at Insurance Asia Awards 2026 for AI-powered travel wardrobe generator

The AI-powered travel wardrobe generator reframes insurance as part of thoughtful travel preparation.

Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test

Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.

Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic

Agentic AI handles verification and analysis whilst people make final decisions.

Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor

AI and experiences are changing how lenders compete for travel spending.

Four in five Singaporeans fear outliving their savings

Seventy percent are worried about affording future care needs above the regional average.

AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale

DBS aims to reduce time spent on preparing investment insights from hours to minutes using agentic AI.

Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen

An expert said Singapore saves 36% of its income despite having high protection and critical illness gaps.