Insurance

Travel insurance passenger protections tested as flight chaos strands travellers

The crisis is exposing a gap in the estimated US$31 billion (S$39.6 billion) annual travel insurance market: Nearly all policies exclude war-related claims.

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship

FILE PHOTO: Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Great Eastern deepens strategy in wealthy segment, joining other insurers

Great Eastern Private caters to wealthy individuals and their families across Asia.

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Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

Vessels were recommended to keep clear of the Strait of Hormuz and wider Gulf of Oman because of the risk of retaliatory strikes by Iran.

Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker

Singapore on inflation alert as Gulf conflict threatens oil and gas price surge

Experts say that the impact on petrol and electricity prices and overall inflation in Singapore will be felt only if the conflict extends beyond a week or two.

Singapore’s AI push needs a defensive shield to protect workers

While Singapore invests heavily in helping businesses deploy AI, it offers inadequate protection for the workers who are most exposed to AI-driven displacement.

Great Eastern Q4 profit jumps 79% to $241.4 million

For full-year 2025, Great Eastern saw a 21 per cent rise in net profit to $1.2 billion.

Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security law over insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang, father of wanted U.S.-based activist Anna Kwok, arrives at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts building in Hong Kong, China, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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