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Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management. 
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SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.
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APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025

The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
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Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies

It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows. 
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Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise

More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources. 
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Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore

Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
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Asia Pacific's utilities and power sector to remain stable through 2026

High grid investment and storage deployment will help reduce renewable energy curtailment.

Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping

Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.

Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs

Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.

Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?

Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.

Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals

Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.

Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility

The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.

Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens

Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.