Singapore

Inside Concirrus' Asian expansion and helping marine insurers with data analytics

Rising premiums and digitisation present a faster and positive recovery for the sector.

Inside Concirrus' Asian expansion and helping marine insurers with data analytics

Rising premiums and digitisation present a faster and positive recovery for the sector.

Singapore life insurers' new premiums jump 3% to S$4.38b for Q4 2020

New policies bought online surged to 206,679, most of which were single premiums.

HSBC, Etiqa amongst bidders for AXA Singapore

The transaction could raise about $700m in a sale.

How Singapore's 360F collates self-reported metrics for better financial advice

The insurtech helps bridge the trust gap between advisors and clients.

How insurtech Cover Genius delivers personalised insurance anywhere

It partners with insurers to distribute plans through e-commerce sites.

Asian reinsurers to refocus existing protection amidst pandemic

They are re-emphasising on capital to build buffers against claims and losses.

Reinsurance broker BMS adds Amy Fu to Asia business team

The team is still subject to regulatory approval.

Singapore's SNACK grants $1,500 insurance coverage to MyRepublic customers

Customers simply need to sign-up for a Personal Accident plan on the SNACK app.

FWD Insurance wins again at the Insurance Asia Awards 2020

FWD recognized for FWD Tapp, the ā€˜one-tap insurance app,ā€™ with 50% of customers are now users. FWD Tapp, an app developed by FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Insurance) was awarded the Digital Insurance Initiative of the Year Philippines at the 5th annual Insurance Asia Awards. This prestigious award, presented by Insurance Asia magazine, celebrates new ideas, innovation, and best practices from insurers across Asia - with a focus on customer-led thinking and digital transformation.

Sedgwick names Ben Chin as Asia COO

He will oversee business efficiency in the region.

Singapore insurtech Surer launches operations

Surer is available on a 60-day free trial for a limited time only.

Singapore's life industry sales sink 13% in H1

Movement restrictions led to a 25% drop in annual premium business.

AXA mulls sale of Singapore unit

The insurer is trying to shift focus on P&C insurance.

Etiqa Singapore extends COVID-19 benefit to healthcare workers

Workers will be eligible for up to $38,000 in case of a positive diagnosis.