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Forum: Health insurance wording must reflect modern care

OCBC’s $71.6m claim over capsized oil rig fails at Singapore’s highest court after 5-year battle

OCBC, as the mortgagee, was named a co-assured and the sole loss payee under the policy.
OCBC, as the mortgagee, was named a co-assured and the sole loss payee under the policy.

France boards tanker it says is linked to Russian shadow fleet in Mediterranean

A French Navy helicopter hovers over the Deyna vessel, which is supposed to be a member of the Russian shadow fleet, during an operation  in the Western Mediterranean Sea, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 20, 2026. Prefecture maritime de la Mediterranee/Etat Major des Armees/Handout via REUTERS
A French Navy helicopter hovers over the Deyna vessel, which is supposed to be a member of the Russian shadow fleet, during an operation  in the Western Mediterranean Sea, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 20, 2026. Prefecture maritime de la Mediterranee/Etat Major des Armees/Handout via REUTERS

Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

FILE PHOTO: Hiscox logo is seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hiscox logo is seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

How you can do better than having $600,000 in your bank account

You don't need to have a high fixed sum savings if you have planned for a good monthly retirement income from CPF LIFE.
You don't need to have a high fixed sum savings if you have planned for a good monthly retirement income from CPF LIFE.

Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.
A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.

Prudential expects $8.9 billion shareholder returns, posts 12% rise in new business profit

The London and Hong Kong dual-listed company expects to return more than S$8.94 billion to shareholders over the 2024–2027 period.
The London and Hong Kong dual-listed company expects to return more than S$8.94 billion to shareholders over the 2024–2027 period.

Branded Content

The health insurance review every S'porean needs to do now

Mother reading to kids on couch
Mother reading to kids on couch

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Companies in the AI race are striving to perfect the technology, but they have not eliminated the possibility of errors such as “hallucinations”.
Companies in the AI race are striving to perfect the technology, but they have not eliminated the possibility of errors such as “hallucinations”.

In Good Company

AI can enhance what matters most to patients – human interaction, says SingHealth CEO

SingHealth Group CEO Ng Wai Hoe sees three areas where AI will be particularly helpful.
SingHealth Group CEO Ng Wai Hoe sees three areas where AI will be particularly helpful.

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