Singapore Insurance Industry Newswire

Nat Locke: the crisis in the Middle East saw me read my travel insurance for the first time. It’s baffling

And to think that this time last week, my biggest concern was battling email servers to secure an e-visa to Turkiye. I got it, in case you’re wondering, but now the whole trip is, well, up in the air. I’m reluctant to make a geopolitical crisis in the …

Commentary: This health insurance clash is a chance to fix issues in Singapore's healthcare system

With appropriate risk adjustments, policymakers, insurers and healthcare providers can assess and compare the quality and cost-effectiveness of the surgeons and facilities despite them having very different patient profiles. Customers would really …

Sompo, Samsung Re, Nova, Howden, Everest: 11 APAC insurance people moves of the week

InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1. Sompo names Hong Kong CEO as Li Sheung Kin set to retire Sompo has appointed Alasdair Walker as Hong Kong CEO, succeeding Li Sheung Kin, who will retire from the …

Is transformation worth it? A grounded look at technology in Southeast Asia’s insurance brokerage landscape

Across Southeast Asia, brokers are looking for solutions that fit their reality, not Silicon Valley’s assumptions.  In Southeast Asia’s insurance brokerage sector, many firms still rely on traditional methods: email chains, Excel spreadsheets, and manual …

Singapore labor market expands in Q1 but pace slows

SINGAPORE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's total employment rose by 2,400 in the first quarter of 2025 to 3.7 million, according to the Ministry of Manpower's labor market report released on Friday, marking a slowdown from the 7,700 increase in the …

Wealthtech Gain Grounds in Singapore Amid Investor Dissatisfaction and Evolving Expectations

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox In Singapore, wealthtech solutions are rapidly reshaping the wealth management industry by enhancing accessibility, affordability, and customization. While new digital native …

Singapore’s job vacancies, unemployment up in Q1, with US tariff impact yet to be seen: MOM

[SINGAPORE] Both job vacancies and unemployment rose in the first quarter of 2025, causing the ratio between them to stay unchanged, the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Labour Market Report indicated on Friday (Jun 27). Resident and non-resident employment …

Singapore’s New Retirement Mindset: Dignity Over Duration

A growing number of Singaporeans are rethinking what it means to age well, not by counting the years, but by making those years count. Manulife’s latest Asia Care Survey 2025 reveals a shift in consumer priorities: quality of life, purpose, and financial …

Markel appoints Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter in Singapore

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Collin Sim as Casualty Underwriter. The hire marks the establishment of Markel’s first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, Sim …

singapore At least $3m lost to impersonation scams involving WhatsApp screen sharing since June

At least $3 million has been lost to impersonation scams involving the WhatsApp screen-sharing function since June.  In a statement released on Thursday (June 26), the police confirmed that at least 46 police reports have been lodged.  According to the …

Singapore’s GT Law adds expert to drive financial services

GT Law, Eversheds Sutherland’s Singapore association law firm, has hired financial services regulatory specialist Yuh Huey Khoo as a partner to lead the financial services regulatory and private client practices, as the firm now expands its focus in the …

Income Insurance defends failed Allianz deal as capital boost

Chariman Ong also announced his decision to step down after seven years. Income Insurance said in its latest Annual General Meeting that its now failed acquisition plan by Allianz was necessary for the Singaporean insurer to gain capital flexibility and …

Singapore: Markel Insurance appoints new casualty underwriter

Markel Insurance has appointed Ms Collin Sim as casualty underwriter. This is the company's first dedicated casualty underwriting position in Singapore. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing Markel's casualty presence in Southeast …

AXA Bets on Tech to Manage Ballooning Insurance Costs

Highlights Disasters are overwhelming insurers, with climate, geopolitical and cyber risks growing faster than the insurance industry can cover, creating a widening “insurance gap.” AXA is investing in geospatial analytics, IoT, digital twins and AI to …

Hong Kong-based insurance company FWD Group plans to raise $442 million in an IPO

AK&M 26 June 2025 17:35 FWD Group Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong multinational insurance company, plans to raise HK$3.5 billion ($442 million) in an IPO in Hong Kong, taking into account the favorable market situation. This is reported in the press release …

Medical Professional Liability Insurance Market Forecasted to Reach $33.7 Billion by 2031, Says Allied Market Research

Medical Professional Liability Insurance Market Forecasted to Reach $33.7 Billion by 2031, Says Allied Market Research NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research …

Bridge Specialty taps Chan Hon Kian as head of trade risk for Singapore’s Acorn International Network

Bridge Specialty International, part of Bridge Specialty Group, has appointed Chan Hon Kian as head of trade risk at Acorn International Network, a Bridge Specialty International company based in Sing...

Markel continues APAC build out with dedicated casualty underwriter in Singapore

Among 1,021 Singaporean respondents surveyed, just 6% said they wished for a longer life.

Among 1,021 Singaporean respondents surveyed, just 6% said they wished for a longer life. Singaporeans are redefining what it means to age well, shifting their focus from living longer to living better. According to the newly released Manulife Asia Care …

EA Therapeutic Health Receives $20,000 Grant from The Hartford

Company surprises local youth athlete with custom-fit sports equipment ROCHESTER, MN, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EA Therapeutic Health, a non-profit organization based in Rochester, was recently awarded a $20,000 grant …

Evergreen Funeral Cremation and Reception Offers Compassionate Care and Personalized Services in Columbus

A trusted funeral home dedicated to meaningful tributes, professional guidance, and 24/7 support for families across Central Ohio. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nestled in the heart of Central Ohio, Evergreen Funeral …

Sparrow Funeral Home Offers Modern, Compassionate Funeral Services in Brooklyn, NY

Personalized ceremonies, eco-friendly options, and white-glove care in a light-filled space designed for all families. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Located at 161 Driggs Avenue in Greenpoint, Sparrow – A Contemporary …

Serenity Wealth Management Unveils The Unexpected Risks Associated With Bonds

Serenity Wealth Management is shedding light on the often underestimated risks associated with bond investments amid fluctuating economic conditions. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Traditionally, bonds have …

Rumi Mind Health Launches New Era in Personalized Mental Health Care

Westport First Selectwoman and gubernatorial candidate will cut ribbon Saturday afternoon to open evidence-based, compassionate clinic WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families looking for evidence-based, …

Bogner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services Celebrates Over 62 Years of Compassionate Care in North Ridgeville

Now in its third generation, the Bogner family continues to set the standard for meaningful, personalized funeral and cremation services in Lorain County. NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than six …

Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home and Memorial Cremation Continue a 150-Year Legacy of Care in Taunton

Locally owned and operated, the historic funeral home remains a trusted source of affordable funeral and cremation services across Southeastern Massachusetts. TAUNTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With roots dating back …

Serenity Wealth Management Reveals: New Retirement Planning Approach through Fixed Indexed Annuities

How to diversify your retirement portfolio risk through fixed indexed annuities LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Often misunderstood and misrepresented, annuities suffer a negative reputation due to widespread …

Fast Verify Creates Powerful Verification Solutions for Road Transportation Businesses

Fast Verify Enhances Road Transport Safety with Driver ID Verification, Compliance Monitoring, and Seamless Onboarding Solutions for Trucking and Logistics. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fast Verify, a …

LUX Infusion Expands Hours & Resources to Better Serve Seasonal Travelers & Year-Round Patients

Longer Hours & New Guide Support Access to IV Therapy That Fits Patients’ Busy Lives ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for outpatient infusion grows in The Last Frontier, LUX Infusion is updating its clinic …

Serenity Wealth Management Explores Cases When a Trust Should Be a Beneficiary of an IRA

Although there is usually no reason to name a trust as an IRA beneficiary, there are exceptions to this rule. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serenity Wealth Management, a prominent independent fiduciary …

Serenity Wealth Management Sheds Light on IRMAA: The New Angle for Retirement Planning

IRMAA is not a tax; it is an income-related surcharge that is adjusted annually. How do you safeguard your retirement from these surcharges? LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serenity Wealth Management, an …

Perspectives on Litigation Funding: Key Takeaways from the Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna

HAMBURG, GERMANY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna highlighted a significant market disconnect: despite proven financial benefits, litigation funding remains underutilised by corporate legal departments …

Elephant Insurance Joins in Celebrating the 14th Annual 'Project Yellow Light' Winners

Award-Winning Distracted Driving Prevention PSAs to Appear on Times Square Digital Billboards on June 27, 2025 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project Yellow Light, a nationwide scholarship contest designed to …

David Draper and Jimbo Shiver Veteran of North Carolina appointed VFAF National Ambassadors Veterans for America First

David Draper Martin County GOP and Jimbo Shiver Navy Veteran of North Carolina appointed VFAF Ambassadors said Christi Tasker Veterans for America First WILLIAMSTON, NC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the press room of L …

Fountainhead Films Unveils Trailer 'BRCA: A Personal Journey' A Story About One Woman’s Fight to Take Back Her Health

A Documentary About Genetic Risk, Preventative Surgery, From the Executive Producer of the Oscar-winning Sound of Metal, Fredric King NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fountainhead Films proudly releases the trailer for …

empatiX Consulting is Moving for Amirah Once Again

The consultancy continues its support and commitment to end human trafficking through the support of the Move for Amirah foundation BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- empatiX Consulting is proud to announce that it is …

Litigation Funding from a European Perspective

In a recent report on litigation funding, Deminor CEO Erik Bomans examines key insights on how the litigation funding market has developed since 2023. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International courts and media coverage …

Global Asset Servicing Market Forecast To Reach $1898.32 Billion By 2029 With 7.2% Annual Growth

The Business Research Company’s Asset Servicing Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save 30% on all global market reports with …

Fraser Allport Offers veteran Guidance with Six Steps to a Confident Retirement

Fraser Allport provides trusted guidance with Six Steps to help you build a confident, secure, and well-planned retirement. DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser Allport, a trusted fiduciary with over 43 …