Singapore

AIA Singapore introduces first Shariah-compliant  ILP fund

Investment firm Franklin Templeton is a partner for this product.

Why this SG-based fintech firm is ending the pen-and-paper era of financial advisors

GoalsMapper used its cloud-based platform to help financial advisors support 80,000 clients.

Great Eastern sets new target for net zero goal by 2025

The insurer recently released its 2021 sustainability report.

Markel Singapore hires new trade credit and political risk underwriter

This will bolster the firm’s underwriting capability in Asia.

Singapore-based insurtech anycover clinches $450k funding

The round was led by Powerhouse Ventures, with participation from 1337 Ventures.

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.