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Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC's Singapore insurance unit
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (404+ words) A spokesperson for HSBC said the Singapore insurance unit is under a strategic review and no decision has been taken. Published'Jun 15, 2026, 07: 37 AM TOKYO - Allianz has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire HSBC Holdings" Singapore insurance unit, according to people familiar…...
Middle East tensions highlight gaps in travel insurance for Singapore travellers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1169+ words) Most personal and business travel policies come with standard exclusions for war and conflict. Published'Mar 30, 2026, 05: 00 AM SINGAPORE " The widespread disruption across global aviation triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed gaps in standard personal and business…...
Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (523+ words) Published'Mar 15, 2026, 02: 55 PM Updated'Mar 15, 2026, 03: 11 PM NEW YORK - As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes " while others are steering clear. "The whole intent of using advanced AI…...
Headstart On Record Podcast: What kind of insurance should I buy?
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) Headstart On Record Podcast Hospitalisation and critical illness insurance are vital, but beware of being upsold or paying too much for premiums. ST GRAPHICS: REBEKAH CHIA Published'Jul 07, 2025, 06: 00 AM Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart…...