Insurance

NEWS ANALYSIS

Europe’s rising heatwave bill: Businesses face mounting losses as insurance gap widens

2026-08-16T06:46:26.000Z
As data centres evolve from commercial real estate into mission-critical infrastructure, the role of insurance is expanding as well.

Global data centre insurance premiums projected to be over US$24 billion by 2030

2026-08-12T10:22:13.000Z
Local life insurers disbursed more than S$10.6 billion in health and life insurance claims, as well as maturity benefits, up from S$6.4 billion in the first half of 2025.

Singapore life insurers post 21.4% growth in H1 premiums as disbursements rise

2026-08-12T03:48:56.000Z
Offshore trusts have long been used by wealthy Chinese families as a cross-border asset protection and succession tool.

Beijing’s offshore trust tax changes could affect wealth hubs including Singapore

2026-08-11T03:08:20.000Z
Hong Kong insurance has long been a channel for Chinese investors buying assets abroad.

Prudential, AIA and other HK insurers’ shares slump on report China to tax offshore insurance income

2026-08-06T05:48:25.000Z
Yuvarra chief executive Larry Ikard expects “continued double-digit growth” in demand for premium financing in the wealth markets of Hong Kong and Singapore.

Independent lender offers premium financing for buyers of high-net-worth insurance

2026-08-04T10:26:32.000Z
Kuala Lumpur-listed Maybank plans to buy the roughly 31% stake in Etiqa owned by Ageas for about RM4.83 billion.

Maybank to take full control of Etiqa after buying Ageas’ stake for US$1.2 billion

2026-08-03T07:46:58.000Z
Sun Life Private Wealth CEO Sujoy Ghosh says the new platform aims to deliver a seamless experience for distribution partners and their clients.

Sun Life launches integrated private-wealth platform to support HNW families

2026-07-28T10:25:10.000Z
When long-term care becomes necessary, most want to be cared for at home.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Plan to avoid panic: The realities of navigating long-term home care

2026-07-16T01:00:36.000Z
Public consultation on the framework closes on Aug 7, 2026. The PCC Act is targeted to be implemented in 2028.
BT EXPLAINS

What is a protected cell company and how could it benefit businesses?

2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z