The fine print in insurance policy nobody reads until it matters 

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Recent cases in which policyholders’ claims were denied serve as a stark reminder that insurance is not a promise to pay every claim.

Recent cases in which policyholders’ claims were denied serve as a stark reminder that insurance is not a promise to pay every claim.

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SINGAPORE – Insurance is meant to be a safety net. Many assume that once premiums are paid, medical and accident bills will be taken care of – but reality can be messier. 

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