Singapore

Income Insurance names DBS veteran Lim Sim Seng as chairman

The board shake-up takes effect 1 July as the firm advances governance reset.
1 day ago

Income Insurance shareholders gain exit route via AltaX

Phillip Securities will handle share sales under the revived liquidity arrangement.
2 days ago

DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July

Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at Andaz Singapore to discuss trust, transformation, and AI.

Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office

The Swiss base will support estate planning, wealth preservation and family governance.

Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026

ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation.

KoverNow launches watch insurance through Watch Exchange

Luxury timepiece buyers can secure worldwide protection at checkout or later.

HSBC Life's Prestige Circle to serve high-net-worth needs in Singapore

It combines insurance with advisory, health, and lifestyle services. 

Singlife's heritage income plan locks payouts up to 150 years

It blends retirement income with inheritance planning mechanics.

AIA Singapore turns 95, launches new illness plan

The new plan was introduced as part of the insurer’s 95th anniversary.

Singapore faces rising insurer scrutiny on construction risks, Aon says

Asia Pacific is still amongst most active construction region.

Legacy systems weigh on Singapore insurers despite AI ambitions

Ninety-six per cent cited resistance to change as a barrier to new ways of working.

Forvis Mazars names actuarial partner to boost APAC insurance practice

The Singapore hire expands insurance advisory amidst IFRS 17 and M&A-driven demand.

Manulife Singapore to offer multi-cancer blood test starting May

This will be rolled out through its Guardant Health partnership.

Life insurance payouts hit $5.08b in Q1

Health claims added another $712m, mainly from Integrated Shield Plans.

Sun Life Singapore taps CapBridge to distribute indexed life cover to HNWIs

Premiums can be allocated between a fixed interest account and an indexed account.

Great Eastern bags $274m profit in Q1 2026

Total weighted new sales gained 16% YoY.