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Insurance

Insurance agent who allegedly pocketed premium payments to be charged in court on April 8

The 41-year-old man is expected to be charged in court on April 8 with the offence of criminal breach of trust as an agent.
The 41-year-old man is expected to be charged in court on April 8 with the offence of criminal breach of trust as an agent.

Justin Rose owns Masters heartache in quest for elusive green jacket

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2026 England's Justin Rose hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2026 England's Justin Rose hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Forum: Extend direct purchase insurance model to Integrated Shield Plans to reduce premiums

Every generation needs its own breakthrough: Wee Hur’s 2nd-gen leader on building a lasting legacy

Goh Wee Ping, chief executive officer of Wee Hur Capital Pte Ltd, pictured on Feb 25, 2026.
Goh Wee Ping, chief executive officer of Wee Hur Capital Pte Ltd, pictured on Feb 25, 2026.

Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam

The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.
The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the Nepal's vital tourism industry.

The Usual Place Podcast

New IP rider rules just kicked in. Are you actually better or worse off?

Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans

With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.
With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question

FILE PHOTO: Luigi Mangione attends an evidentiary hearing in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York, U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Luigi Mangione attends an evidentiary hearing in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York, U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Pool/File Photo

New IP riders with lower premiums will make private healthcare more sustainable: Ong Ye Kung

New Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders launched from April 1 can no longer cover the minimum deductibles set by the ministry, and see the co-payment cap doubled to $6,000. This means policyholders on the new riders will have to pay a larger portion of their bills.
New Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders launched from April 1 can no longer cover the minimum deductibles set by the ministry, and see the co-payment cap doubled to $6,000. This means policyholders on the new riders will have to pay a larger portion of their bills.

Several insurers launch new IP riders with new features, going beyond lower premiums

Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.
Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.