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Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate
Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate
Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.
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Severe storms drive $60b in insured catastrophe losses
Hail events dominate payouts, accounting for up to 80% of related claims.
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1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%
Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.
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Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
3 days ago
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums
Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.
Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.
How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity
Many are unsure they can retire, and half say they need to save more first.
APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets
Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.
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