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OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten

Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say

The study found a gap between respondents’ retirement aspirations and their readiness for it – with many Singapore residents being inadequately prepared for the life stage.

1 in 2 Singapore residents plans to work after retirement: AIA study

Meaningful contribution and engagement are strong motivators, it finds

The push, led by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority, started in early 2024 and is focusing on companies including AIA Group, according to sources.

Hong Kong asks insurers to move investing roles from Singapore, in push to compete on talent

Drawn by incentives, some insurers in recent years accelerated efforts to establish the city-state as a regional asset management hub, despite making policy sales mainly in Hong Kong

Wong Sze Keed, chief executive officer of AIA Singapore, notes the insurer is “keeping a tight grip on (its) finances across the board” while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

AIA Singapore steps up wealth management ambitions even as it leverages ageing trend

Insurer aims to meet rising demand for protection and long-term savings among mass affluent and high-net-worth segments

The deal comes amid a pick-up in deals in the city, which was the world’s second-largest market for equity offerings in the first half.

Wealth fund KIA said to be seller of HK$26.8 billion AIA stake

[HONG KONG] The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) was the undisclosed shareholder behind the HK$26.8 billion (S$4.3 billion) sale of a stake in insurer AIA Group, sources with knowledge of the matter ...

The 394.4 million shares, which represent a 3.7 per cent stake in AIA, were sold at HK$68 apiece.

Unnamed AIA Group shareholder is said to sell HK$26.8 billion stake

[HONG KONG] An undisclosed AIA Group shareholder sold a HK$26.8 billion (S$4.4 billion) stake in the insurer via block trades, according to people familiar with the matter, in one of the biggest dispo...

AIA Singapore general counsel Penny Koo (second from left) with her colleagues, including CEO Wong Sze Keed (second from right). AIA Singapore is fielding a team for the corporate relay at this weekend’s Hyrox event.
THE FINISH LINE

At Hyrox, a stern test of strength, endurance and determination

Dubbed the ‘world series of fitness racing’, the 2025 season will see 550,000 athletes take part in over 90 races around the world

Mark Tucker, who previously served as AIA’s chief executive and president from 2010 to 2017, will replace Edmund Sze-Wing Tse as chairman.

HSBC chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul

Tucker will depart HSBC by Sep 30 and will step into the role of AIA chairman on Oct 1