Insurance
India plans sovereign guarantees for insurers as Iran war heightens shipping risks
A separate US$300 million fund is being set up to help settle any large increase in insurance claims, a source says
New IP riders kick in with lower premiums, but higher out-of-pocket costs
Insurers are adjusting product features in response to the new framework
Singapore’s medical cost inflation set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action
[SINGAPORE] With medical cost inflation in Singapore projected to hit a record high of 16.9 per cent in 2026, the Life Insurance Association Singapore (LIA) called for collective action to tackle issu...
Insurers’ search for yield must not compromise policyholder protection, says MAS assistant MD
They must exercise strong risk management and apply robust stress testing, adds the central bank’s assistant MD Marcus Lim
Middle East tensions highlight gaps in travel insurance for Singapore travellers
[SINGAPORE] The widespread disruption across global aviation triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed gaps in standard personal and business travel insurance coverage, with mos...
Top-tier healthcare is within reach. Why do Singaporeans still hesitate?
Confidence in the system is what moves patients from a reactive to a proactive approach to their healthcare
Bessent says Hormuz ships insurance programme to start soon
The Trump administration has already taken action to blunt prices and address some concerns about oil supply
China’s Ping An Insurance posts 6.45% profit rise on life insurance growth
Its net earnings for 2025 is 134.8 billion yuan, below a median estimate of 136.8 billion yuan
Singapore’s general insurance premiums hit record high of S$6.09 billion
Net incurred claims for the domestic segment are up 8.7% year on year at S$1.8 billion
China considers easing bank shareholding limits to boost capital: sources
Rising geopolitical tensions and turbulent global markets are intensifying the push to bolster domestic banks’ balance sheets
