Singapore
Prudential SG introduces easy way to switch plans
Prudential SG introduces easy way to switch plans
Eligible policyholders can take advantage of the feature from 1 Sept. to 31 Dec.
Critical illness protection gap shrinks whilst mortality coverage stays the same: Study
Despite the gaps recorded, the industry has performed better in 2022 than in 2017.
Great Eastern bridges sustainability and insurance through portfolio integration
The Singaporean insurer emphasised the role that sustainability compliance plays amongst insurers even as green investments face a supply-demand issue.
Jeslyn Tan grabs SRA Executive Director title
She was the President of the Singapore Insurance Institute from 2020 to 2023.
Former Canopius underwriter moves to Sompo International
She will be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill.
Singlife revamps investment platform to GROW
The platform was previously Navigator Investment Services.
FWD Singapore enters HNW insurance market
Jason Tsui has been selected as Chief High-Net-Worth Officer to spearhead the segment.
Howden ramps up Singapore marine team
The insurance brokerage firm appointed Bozidar Ljubisavljevic as the Executive Director.
HSBC Life Singapore unveils new CEO
Harpreet Bindra will oversee the company’s business strategy in Singapore.
MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business
The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.
Great Eastern and Intellect launch 24/7 mental health helpline for employees
This provides employees with personalised and immediate guidance.
Prudential names new CEO for Eastspring Investments
In the near future, a new CIO will be appointed.
Gen ‘Z’ to change the course of insurance: Igloo
The emerging trends include embedded insurance, pet insurance, and gaming insurance.
SG’s Income Insurance, Swiss Re reveal first post-cancer term option
The coverage is available to patients aged 74 to 54 years old.
AIA sees new business value jump 37% YoY in the first semester
This was mainly driven by the economic reopening in China and Hong Kong.
Insurance is not top priority amongst Singapore’s Gen Zs and millennials: Poll
Only 20% have thought of retirement plans whilst 14% are interested in insurance.
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