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Insurance

Singapore banks can weather severe shocks due to strong capital buffers: MAS

 Banks in Singapore have adequate capital buffers to withstand severe shocks,, the Monetary Authority of Singapore says.
 Banks in Singapore have adequate capital buffers to withstand severe shocks,, the Monetary Authority of Singapore says.

Green Pulse Podcast

Can the insurance industry keep up with climate change in SE Asia?

Insurance is a critical lifeline against worsening climate risks, but South-east Asia must urgently close its vast protection gap to protect its vulnerable communities.
Insurance is a critical lifeline against worsening climate risks, but South-east Asia must urgently close its vast protection gap to protect its vulnerable communities.

Life, personal injury coverage for Mindef, MHA personnel to increase by $50,000 from Nov 1

All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.
All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.

Judge rejects woman’s bid to sell condo bought in trust for son, citing lack of disclosure

Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.
Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.

Second-generation insurance agents: The perks and pain of following their parents’ path

(Clockwise from top left) Ms Wivina Siah with her father; Mr Salim M Amin with his daughter and late father; Ms Chloe Ng with her parents; Ms Evelyn Quek with her parents; Mr Jeremy Chua and his father; Ms Shanelle Jiang and her mother.
(Clockwise from top left) Ms Wivina Siah with her father; Mr Salim M Amin with his daughter and late father; Ms Chloe Ng with her parents; Ms Evelyn Quek with her parents; Mr Jeremy Chua and his father; Ms Shanelle Jiang and her mother.

Rise of insurance scams: Woman, 70, who wanted to withdraw $40k for ‘son’s renovation’ saved by bank

Ms Karen Teo (left), a bank officer from DBS South Bridge branch, and her supervisor, Ms Low Bee Peng, spent over an hour convincing the woman she had been scammed.
Ms Karen Teo (left), a bank officer from DBS South Bridge branch, and her supervisor, Ms Low Bee Peng, spent over an hour convincing the woman she had been scammed.

Forum: All insurance claims assessed with fairness to AIA customers

Costly Integrated Shield Plans don’t bring peace of mind

Instead of adding yet another round of regulation, insurers, MOH, and providers could share insights on cost drivers and claims patterns, says the writer.
Instead of adding yet another round of regulation, insurers, MOH, and providers could share insights on cost drivers and claims patterns, says the writer.

PGA Tour cancels The Sentry, delaying start to the 2026 season

What is in France's draft 2026 budget?

FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu during a public session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu during a public session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

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