Singapore

Income Insurance under credit watch after Allianz announcement

S&P Global said it could downgrade the Singaporean insurer.

Income Insurance under credit watch after Allianz announcement

S&P Global said it could downgrade the Singaporean insurer.

Deal boosts Allianz to top ranks in Singapore’s market

Allianz’s Solvency II ratio is expected to reach 203% in Q1 2024.

Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition

The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.

Allianz plans to acquire majority stake in Income Insurance for $1.64b

This is also equivalent to a 51% majority stake in the SG-based insurer.

Income Insurance continues talks with Allianz

It announced its interest in a transaction last 14 June.

Health insurance essential, but too much can rack up prices: MOH

With rising claims, insurers are barely profiting from health insurance.

Great Eastern halts trading of its shares in SGX

This follows OCBC's increased shareholding in the insurer.

AIA S’pore taps new tech lead

Afees Ashroff has more than two decades of experience in banking and insurance.

AIA Investment Management clinches two accolades at Insurance Asia Awards 2024

Its Stewardship Funds have performed well against peers despite recent volatility.

IRAS, MAS revise tax treatment of insurance reserves

Previously, reserves were non-deductible as estimates of contingent liabilities.

discovermarket secures two wins at Insurance Asia Awards 2024

It has made insurance more accessible to Southeast Asian markets, wherein the protection gap  remains high.

Sumitomo Life's Singlife purchase tops SEA acquisitions in H1 2024

The acquisition valued the Singaporean insurer at S$4.6b.

FWD Singapore, Income Insurance partner amidst EV demand

Existing motor policies at FWD Singapore will remain unaffected.

Sun Life Singapore enhances whole life insurance solution for wealthy Asians

Main benefits include death benefit options and extended expiry age.

Tokio Marine opens new financial advisory arm in Singapore

The life insurer aims to offer a more integrated financial service experience.

Prudential Singapore gets new CEO

She will also manage Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore. 

Singapore leads in cyber insurance with 96% adoption rate

About 76% of businesses reinforced cyber defences to qualify for insurance.