Insurance

Trump says will ask health insurers to cut prices

DONALD Trump on Friday said he will urge US health insurance executives to voluntarily lower costs, as millions of Americans brace for a surge in premiums that could prove politically damaging for Rep...

India regulator has rolled out a slew of reform measures, primarily aimed at providing a nest egg for the swathes of low-income masses in the most populous country.

India insurance move opens pension firms to 100% foreign holding

The move comes amid a surge in foreign investment in Indian banks and deeper reliance on Indian tech hubs

Medical inflation and demographic shifts have led to surging insurance premiums in Singapore.

Integrated Shield dilemmas: Insurance body tackles consumers’ key concerns

Life Insurance Association answers questions on premiums, riders and when to review IPs

The Palisades Fire, which burned more than 9,307.8 ha, was the costliest wildfire on record globally, with insured losses of US$40 billion.

Global insured catastrophe losses set to hit US$107 billion in 2025: Swiss Re report

Insurers are retreating from high-risk areas, thus widening coverage gaps and increasing financial strain on vulnerable communities

The IPO will help fund further overseas expansion and provide employees with liquidity through stock grants.

Bjak founder weighs IPO as Malaysia insurtech expands abroad

The firm has seven million users and 16 insurance brands on its platform

Globally, medical costs are set to rise by 10.3% in 2026 and by 14% in the Asia-Pacific region.
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

A proposal to remove limits on FDI in the insurance sector will be introduced in India's parliament on Monday.

India’s Cabinet approves 100% foreign investment in insurers: official

The move aligns with New Delhi’s broader strategy to attract global investors

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Hospitalisation insurance 101 and how the new rules change things

[SINGAPORE] If you’ve been keeping up with headlines, chances are, you’ve stumbled upon “Integrated Shield Plan” and something called a “deductible” in your news feed. 

Dhipaya Insurance's managing director Somporn Suebthawilkul (left) with Andrew Yeo, Income Insurance chief executive.

Hive by Income to help roll out bite-sized insurance in Thailand

Dhipaya Insurance hopes to expand access to insurance among younger consumers

If you are satisfied with a subsidised public hospital, there is no need to buy an Integrated Shield Plan as your MediShield Life would be sufficient.

What the new Integrated Shield riders imply

The latest changes are a step forward in helping to shift the unhealthy behaviours of medical consumption