Singapore

MAS charges insurance agents for breach of Financial Advisers Act

Their offences included falsification and providing false information.

MAS charges insurance agents for breach of Financial Advisers Act

Their offences included falsification and providing false information.

Howden acquires Singapore-based AEGIS insurance business

This is part of Howden’s strategic expansion in Asia.

Singapore life insurance new business premiums dips by 2% in Q1.

New business premiums totaled S$1.21b for the first quarter of the year.

Howden appoints new Singapore chief

She has been with Howden since 2015.

Singapore risks protection gap for older population

Prudential and Income are working together to close protection gaps, particularly in the area of long-term care.

Former Allianz chief takes on new position at Prudential

He will take on the newly created position of Group Strategic Transformation Officer.

NTUC Income launches new travel cover that protects by the hour

Premiums start at S$1.80 for a six-hour coverage.

Why embedded insurance is cutting out the middleman

Without middlemen, insurance will get cheaper for consumers.

Prudential’s health app can now scan people’s faces for stress

This new feature was made through the firm's collaboration with Nervotec.

DBS, Manulife Singapore launch insurance starter plan ProtectFirst

Customers can choose from three plans that focus on illness, life protection, or accident coverage.

9 in 10 Singaporean SME employees wants medical benefits from employers

Around 60% of those surveyed are more willing to join a firm if they have medical benefits.

Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices

The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.

Singlife appoints Matter to review its sustainability portfolio

This will help the insurer understand the sustainability impact of its investments.

Resolution Life sets up rep office in Singapore

The firm plans to use this as a launching pad into Asian markets.

Customer satisfaction dips in Singapore insurance industry

The survey also revealed an increase in preference for digital channels.

Chubb buys DUAL Asia's Financial Lines portfolio

This comes at the back of DUAL’s ending general agent partnership with MSIG.