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High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
Amongst this group 45% postponed retirement and 23% cut lifestyle expectations.
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
LIA Singapore logged $5.2b weighted premiums in 2025 up 11.3% on 2024.
MUFG and Singlife seal landmark $550m insurance financing deal
It ranks amongst Singapore’s largest insurance financings.
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
The landmark issuance follows surge in HNW demand.
Insurance market to soar $146.62b by 2030 on rising consumer awareness, strong economy
It is projected to post a 9.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
AIA Singapore’s payout hits $40b in last decade
Claims and maturity proceeds span protection and savings.
MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
Gan told Parliament on 12 February the regulator will keep watching market shifts.
Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.
Liberty names Jimmy Tong CEO after Singapore unification
The appointment follows the single insurance licence completed on 1 January.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
Singapore insurers win 96% of health claim battles
Parliamentary reply shows only 4% of policyholders succeed in disputes.
How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
CapBridge partners with AIA for legacy planning to expand wealth offerings
New products support asset protection and legacy planning via digital platform.
Maritime insurers back e-Bills as Singapore pushes digital trade shift
Four TradeTrust platforms now approved by P&I clubs for insurance coverage.
Manulife Singapore launches 2 par plans targeting wealthy investors
One is USD based and other is SGD based with year 5 breakeven.
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