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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...