Insurance

Singapore IPs, IP riders to cover nCov medical expenses

Many non-IP individual and group health insurance policies will also cover medical costs.

Singapore IPs, IP riders to cover nCov medical expenses

Many non-IP individual and group health insurance policies will also cover medical costs.

HSBC Life Singapore extends coronavirus benefits to customers

Customers may receive $1,000 in the event that they contract nCov in Singapore.

China's insurance sector face limited impact from coronavirus

But prolonged disruption could hurt their investments.

Singapore health insurance business premiums hit $465.7m in Q4 2019

IPs and IP rider premiums comprised $419.7m of the amount.

Singapore life insurance employment up 6% in 2019

Expertise in digitalisation transformation remains highly sought after.

Singapore life insurance business premiums up 0.4% to $4.3b in Q4 2019

Total sum assured for new businesses grew 7% YoY to $149.5b.

Allianz China Insurance, Allianz SE form joint coronavirus emergency fund

The $570,040 (RMB4m) initial pledge will support frontline workers in Hubei Province.

Ping An's CT imaging vehicle at Wuhan to help treat pneumonia related to 2019 nCov

Medical staff can perform lung CT scans faster for patients in quarantine.

Ping An's CT imaging vehicle at Wuhan to help treat pneumonia related to 2019 nCov

Medical staff can perform lung CT scans faster for patients in quarantine.

HSBC Life extends nCov benefit programme to families of policyholders

Policyholders and families will receive complimentary benefits starting 1 February.

Tokio Marine Life Insurance floats coronavirus financial aid

Policyholders with in-force individual life policies can obtain a lump sum of $5,000.

Insurtech firms raise $1.1b in 53 transactions in 2019

$828.1m were raised in the top 10 deals, accounting for 74.7% of the total capital raised.

Sedgwick appoints deputy CEO for its Singapore operations

Sedgwick has appointed Stephen Kwang as deputy CEO of Sedgwick Singapore, an announcement revealed.

Sun Life Hong Kong floats new policies against coronavirus

They will be entitled to a waiting period waiver if diagnosed between 24 January to 30 April.

Slowing economy to drag on Indian insurers' premium growth

But the low rate of insurance penetration is an opportunity for continued expansion.

AXA, Doctor Anywhere launches medical teleconsultation services in Singapore

Insured corporate clients can avail of video consultations through Doctor Anywhere’s app.