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Singlife partners SMU to tackle retirement savings strain

Singlife partners SMU to tackle retirement savings strain

The study will examine adequacy needs as medical costs and money pressures keep climbing.
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1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools

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

Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA

‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’

Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight

The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.

Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025

Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.

Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.

HSBC Life pushes preventive care shift with new programme

It combines workplace programmes, insurance expansion, education and community initiatives.

Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents

It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.

How can insurers balance outsourcing and data control?

Rising data volumes are becoming harder to access and use effectively.