Singapore Insurance Industry Newswire

Crew change for Kennedys Singapore with new joint managing partner

The new joint managing partner will keep her position as the firm’s Asia Pacific head of aviation. The new joint managing partner will keep her position as the firm’s Asia Pacific head of aviation. Global law firm Kennedys has announced the appointment of …

Taiwanese life insurers' portfolios have billions of unhedged dollars

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Taiwan's currency is at three-year highs after notching unprecedented gains as insurance firms, pension funds and other investors quit U.S. dollar assets or scramble to hedge exposure. Analysts estimate billions of dollars' …

Amundi Hires Ex-Aberdeen Insurance Specialist in Singapore

Paris-based Amundi has hired a former Aberdeen executive as an insurance specialist in Singapore. Amundi has appointed Jian Xiong as Asia insurance specialist, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, he reports to Eddy Wong, CEO, Asia and Lawrence …

Olivia Clark jets into Singapore as Everest’s senior APAC aviation underwriter

AIA Singapore bags accolade at SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2025

The company was honoured for its exemplary approach in transforming insurance with holistic health and wealth solutions in a single app. AIA Singapore won the Mobile - Life Insurance category at the SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2025, for its app AIA+, …

Why Singapore’s Ruling Party Won Yet Again

In the end, it was not even close. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s People’s Action Party (PAP), which has ruled Singapore uninterrupted since 1959, improved its vote share by more than 4 percentage points to 65.57 percent, securing victory in a landslide. …

FSC meets with insurance firms as pressure mounts

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) yesterday met with some of the nation’s largest insurance companies as a skyrocketing New Taiwan dollar piles pressure on their hundreds of billions of dollars in US bond investments. The commission has asked some …

More women in Singapore taking the leap into investing

SINGAPORE – When the Covid-19 pandemic hit Singapore in 2020, Ms Grace Ooi spent many hours watching online videos by financial influencers while riding out the lockdown in her bedroom. “I started seeing a lot of finfluencers, who would speak of how to do …

Singaporean broadband provider launches coverage for hobbyists

In collaboration with HL Assurance, it is designed to cover high-value collectables. MyRepublic, a fibre broadband provider in Singapore, has launched Geek Insurance, a specialised insurance product aimed at hobbyists, gamers, and collectors.  Developed in …

Singapore General Election 2025: The PAP retains power — Abdillah Noh

MAY 5 — Singapore held its general election on 3 May 2025, and the results are what many predicted. The PAP, the party that has ruled the island state for nearly 60 years, won 87 out of 97 seats, acing the election with a 65 per cent majority vote. It is a …

MSIG Asia restructures leadership to boost digital, corporate strategy

Adrian Hill has been appointed Chief Digital & Consumer Officer. MSIG Asia has announced a series of leadership changes, effective 1 May 2025, aimed at advancing its digital and corporate business strategies.  Adrian Hill has been appointed Chief …

Singapore Election: Key Points Amid Global Trade Tensions

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore has just concluded its general election campaign on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The General Election will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Eleven political parties in the country have nominated their candidates for parliament …

How War Insurance Keeps Your Everyday Goods Moving Despite Global Chaos

Denmark has announced an ambitious $1 billion plan to establish war insurance for its merchant shipping fleet, an initiative designed to protect one of the country’s most vital industries in the face of growing global uncertainties. This state-backed …

Howden Re, Munich Re, AIG, Sompo, Allianz Commercial: 8 APAC insurance people moves of the week

InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1. Howden Re promotes head of fac for APAC Howden Re has promoted company veteran Cynthia Cui to head of Asia Pacific facultative reinsurance. In her new role …

Spanish police ask for suspected killer of Audrey Fang to be deported to Singapore

Suspected killer Mitchell Ong (left) was found to have been nominated as the sole beneficiary of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang’s Central Provident Fund savings.PHOTOS: STRONGESTASIAN/INSTAGRAM, FANG DIROU/FACEBOOK SINGAPORE – Mitchell Ong, the …

Singapore’s May 3 Election: Implications for Foreign Investors

Singapore’s upcoming general election on May 3, 2025, is poised to shape the direction of the city-state’s political and economic landscape. It will serve as a key test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in 2024. The outcome …

Singapore based Indian held in ₹10 crore international trade scam

New Delhi, The Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has arrested a 67-year-old Singapore citizen for his alleged involvement in the case of ₹10 crore international trade fraud involving forged shipping documents, an official said Thursday. Singapore …

singapore 'Let's worry about ordinary Singaporeans instead': PSP says losing a few ministers won't weaken govt

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) disagreed with the notion that losing some cabinet ministers would weaken the government, stating that voters need not worry for the People's Action Party (PAP) and should "worry about ordinary Singaporeans …

Sompo appoints Wei Beng Toh to APAC operational excellence role

Specialty (re)insurer Sompo has appointed Wei Beng Toh as assistant vice president, operational excellence, Asia Pacific, effective May 5, according to a social media post by the firm. Singapore-based...

6,000 construction workers died by suicide in just one year: IBEAM responds with industry training

Ideal Body, Environment, and Mind is a free suicide prevention training providing construction professionals the tools to navigate their industry’s challenges. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an important …

Envision Captive Consultants Celebrates Successful 2nd Renewal with Phoenix Contractor’s Captive

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Phoenix Contractor’s Captive, a program under Envision Captive Consultants, proudly announces its successful second renewal, marking a significant milestone in its journey as an …

New State-Approved DriveSafe Online Nevada Traffic Safety Course Helps Drivers Dismiss Tickets and Save Money

DMV-Approved Online Defensive Driving Course Also Helps Nevada Drivers Remove Demerit Points and Earn Insurance Discounts WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DriveSafe Online is pleased to announce that its Nevada …

Lydonia Recognized with UiPath 2025 Fast Track Partner Badge of Distinction in Agentic Automation

WESTWOOD, MA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lydonia today announced it has been honored with a UiPath 2025 Fast Track Partner Badge of Distinction in Agentic Automation. This recognition is granted to select UiPath partners …

Benefit Advisors Network Selects Texas Firm Carroll Insurance as Newest Member

Houston-based Carroll Insurance has been accepted for membership into BAN CLEVELAND, MD, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benefit Advisors Network (BAN), an international network of progressive and visionary employee benefit …

4L Data Intelligence Issued New Artificial Intelligence Patent

Continuation of Core Technology Patent Addresses Collusion Detection SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4L Data Intelligence™, the healthcare program and payment integrity company powered by patented Integr8 AI Risk …

Dr. Doreen Fukushima of Ho'ola Pono Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

PEARL CITY, HI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Abraham Lincoln once stated that “a man who represents himself, has a fool for a client.” However, regarding the experiences surrounding our guest, it seems to be the opposite. As …

ACCURE Battery Intelligence Launches PCS Analytics™ and Tasks™ to Maximize BESS Uptime and Close the O&M Loop

New features streamline BESS operations with AI-powered insights and end-to-end task management. AACHEN, NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA, GERMANY, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of end-to-end safety …

Turris and Loro Collaborate to Give MGAs and Carriers the Advantage in Compliance and Digital Distribution

New Turris-Loro integration automates agent onboarding and compliance, slashing back-office costs and accelerating insurance distribution. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Turris, the AI-enabled fintech specializing in …

Accountability through autonomy - SalesScreen launches Missions to give sales reps control over their own targets

Missions help break up large and overwhelming targets into smaller milestones and give sales reps autonomy to set and achieve personal targets. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SalesScreen, the world’s leading sales …

Medista Expands AI Healthcare Ecosystem to Power Patients, Providers, and Payers

Medista strengthens its AI-first platform, delivering preventive, diagnostic, and clinical support for individuals, clinicians, and insurers. NEW YORK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medista is accelerating its expansion in …

Autoimmune Arthritis May Go Undiagnosed Despite Normal Blood Tests, Says American Board-Certified Rheumatologist

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing number of patients experiencing persistent joint pain and inflammation may be living with undiagnosed autoimmune arthritis, even when standard blood tests return normal …

Loyesys Expands into the European Market with AI-Powered Loyalty Solutions

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loyesys, a leading loyalty program provider and a subsidiary of The Cohen International Group (TCIG), is proud to announce its expansion into the European market, starting with the …

Peloton Consulting Group Launches InsuranceXcelerate: Specialized Oracle Cloud EPM Solution for Insurance Planning

Empowering insurers to modernize planning amid market volatility and evolving regulatory demands BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peloton Consulting Group, a leader in Oracle Cloud implementations and digital …

Soluta Elevates Don Garlitz to Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Strategic Growth Momentum

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soluta, a leader in delivering innovative employee benefits billing and reconciliation solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Don Garlitz to Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, …

Trisura Chief Executive Officer David Clare to Hold Virtual Fireside Chat with BMO Capital Markets

TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trisura Group Ltd. (“Trisura” or “Trisura Group”) (TSX: TSU) Chief Executive Officer, David Clare, will join BMO Capital Markets Analyst, Tom MacKinnon, in a virtual fireside chat to discuss the company’s first …

United Fire Group, Inc. reports first quarter 2025 results

First quarter net income of $0.67 per diluted share  and adjusted operating income of $0.70 per diluted share First quarter 2025 highlights compared to first quarter 2024, unless otherwise noted:(1) Net income increased 31% to $17.7 million. Net investment …

Beyond Trust Company Limited Unveils New Hong Kong Office: A Fusion of Finance and Art

Beyond Trust announces the opening of its Hong Kong office, a space designed to celebrate Chinese financial history and culture. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, CHINA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond Trust Company Limited, a leading trust …

Hawaii Medical College Launches Basic Nurse Aide Program to Meet Growing Healthcare Demand

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawaii Medical College is proud to announce the launch of its Basic Nurse Aide Program, designed to provide students with the essential skills and training required to enter the …

Oceans Luxury Rehab Unveils Expanded Oceanfront Treatment Facilities in Orange County

Oceans Luxury Rehab in Orange County introduces a Luxury Rehab Program, emphasizing confidentiality and high-end treatment. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oceans Luxury Rehab, a premier luxury rehab …