Allianz's acquisition of HSBC's life insurance operations in Singapore highlights trends in partnerships and market dynamics for affluent clients, pending regulatory approval.

Singapore's central bank launches a grant scheme to advance the insurance-linked securities market, covering issuance costs for catastrophe bonds and emerging risks, aiming to enhance investor participation across Asia-Pacific.

Singapore's non-life insurance sector grows with foreign and regional business despite margin pressures and catastrophe-related earnings volatility.