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Insurance

Forum: Balance level of health insurance coverage with long-term affordability

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

FILE PHOTO: People stand by a makeshift memorial outside the \"Le Constellation bar\" almost a month after a deadly fire during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People stand by a makeshift memorial outside the \"Le Constellation bar\" almost a month after a deadly fire during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Forum: Changing scope of healthcare coverage to include new treatments may require repricing 

London insurers launch $1.2b war cover for Hormuz shipping

The war has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry.
The war has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry.

How to sue and recover from a bad investment

A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.
A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.

How three S’poreans lost their savings by investing in unsuitable financial products

A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.
A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.

Forum: Way to ensure that insurance premiums are justified

Health Check Podcast

Should you buy a health insurance rider, downgrade your old rider or drop it?

Navigating Singapore’s evolving health insurance landscape.
Navigating Singapore’s evolving health insurance landscape.

Potential savings of switching to new riders may be diluted by insurers’ recent IP premium hikes

For Singaporeans who prefer to stay in private hospitals or private A class wards in public hospitals, purchasing an IP can support their healthcare choices.
For Singaporeans who prefer to stay in private hospitals or private A class wards in public hospitals, purchasing an IP can support their healthcare choices.

Forum: Figure of 16.9% an inaccurate depiction of healthcare cost inflation

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