7+ hour, 18+ min ago  (1240+ words) The request to make her ex-husband pay for most of her medical bills imposed an uncertain and an unlimited financial burden. Published'Apr 12, 2026, 05: 00 AM SINGAPORE " A woman turned her ex-husband into her personal medical insurer of sorts as part of an…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (193+ words) Published'Apr 07, 2026, 05: 00 AM Taken together, these moves send a confusing and somewhat contradictory signal to consumers. There is also a risk that many Singaporeans may be drawn to the allure of cheaper premiums, only to end up underinsured when faced with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (668+ words) A ship bearing the logo of state-owned oil company Pertamina is anchored at a port near an oil depot in Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, on March 31. Published'Apr 03, 2026, 02: 39 PM Updated'Apr 03, 2026, 03: 03 PM JAKARTA - The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has renewed…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (886+ words) With the expansion of coverage and in the light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products. Published'Apr 02, 2026, 05: 00 AM Updated'Apr 02, 2026, 12: 32 PM SINGAPORE - Five private health insurers offering Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (201+ words) Policyholders will now be required to fork out more in deductibles and co-payments. Published'Apr 02, 2026, 10: 30 AM Updated'Apr 02, 2026, 12: 32 PM If you have private medical insurance, April 1 would have been on your radar. Private health insurers have put out new Integrated Shield Plan…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (600+ words) For many, the premium savings with the new IP riders will be more than enough to offset the higher co-payment for the occasional hospitalisation episode, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. Published'Apr 01, 2026, 05: 23 PM Updated'Apr 01, 2026, 10: 05 PM SINGAPORE " New Integrated Shield Plan…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1161+ words) Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders. Published'Apr 01, 2026, 05: 00 AM Updated'Apr 01, 2026, 01: 07 PM SINGAPORE " With new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders requiring policyholders to pay a larger portion…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (760+ words) Published'Mar 30, 2026, 09: 35 PM Updated'Mar 31, 2026, 11: 27 AM SINGAPORE " With medical cost inflation in Singapore projected to hit a record high of 16. 9 per cent in 2026, the Life Insurance Association Singapore (LIA) called for collective action to tackle issues such as overconsumption of healthcare services,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (237+ words) Published'Mar 24, 2026, 05: 00 AM Over the past year, several reports and official statements in Singapore have highlighted consumer concerns over insurance disputes, claim denials and the gap between policy wording and consumer expectations. In healthcare, this gap can become especially troubling when…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1197+ words) Life Insurance Association, Singapore explains how to assess whether your current health coverage remains appropriate, affordable and aligned with your needs With new IP rider changes taking effect from April 2026, now is a good time to review your healthcare needs....