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Stay In, Stay Together, Stay Strong

As you stay in and do your part to keep up with the latest COVID-19 measures, we’re right here with you! Check out our interesting reads on protection, financial tips and even fun activities to try with your little ones at home. As long as we do the right thing to protect ourselves and what’s dear to us, and stay optimistic, we’ll come out of this storm stronger than ever!

Vaccinated and ready to travel again? Ensure your most anticipated trip goes smoothly with these tips.

2 Dec 2021

COVID-19 travel: Your protection checklist for a pandemic-proof holiday

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30 Nov 2021

Living with COVID - Tips for your mental and physical wellness

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27 Sep 2021

4 ways to stay fit and continue fighting the virus

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Planning to use your SingapoRediscovers vouchers for a weekend staycation or to uncover the island’s hidden treasures? You never know what surprises are in store. Keep these in mind for a smooth and memorable break.

23 Dec 2020

Don’t let these staycation slip-ups ruin your SingapoRediscovers fun

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We haven’t seen the end of the coronavirus yet, but it’s already taught us a few things about preparedness, resilience and the need to keep upskilling, that are worth remembering for life

4 Dec 2020

6 financial lessons from COVID-19

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Other than benefitting your dependants when you’re no longer around, your insurance policy can benefit you too, while you’re still alive.

12 Nov 2020

Ways to tap your insurance policy for cash now

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The Department of Psychiatry from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) shares tips to help you better cope with stress.

29 Oct 2020

8 tips to cope with stress

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Your mind is the window to your body and soul, so make sure it receives proper nourishment.

19 Aug 2020

10 ways to achieve mental wellness

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Making informed bets beats merely following the herd any day

3 Aug 2020

6 tips on investing during the downturn

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A career in financial planning might be worth considering even during an economic shake-up.

24 Jul 2020

Looking for an essential job? Here are 6 reasons to consider being a financial planner

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Have distancing measures, travel bans and the closure of non-essential businesses affected your livelihood? Here’s how to overcome the uncertainty of self-employment.

18 Jun 2020

9 tips to help freelancers stay afloat during a pandemic

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Print out these activities or flash them on your tablet!

21 May 2020

Activities to keep your little ones occupied

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When the stock market is in turmoil and your investments are deep in the red, it can be disheartening to see the value of your investments decline by the day. It can even spur you to make decisions you wouldn’t normally consider.

14 May 2020

What you can do and what you need to avoid doing if your investments are losing money

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Put your unused travel fund to good use and throw in some fun while you’re at it

9 May 2020

COVID-19 put your travel plans in limbo? Here are 18 smart ways to rock your vacay budget

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Do your kids know all about money? Take this quiz to test their knowledge and talk to them about how to spend, earn and save!

24 Apr 2020

Is your child money savvy?

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Your mattress is good for dreaming of the future but hiding your money under it because of COVID-19 jitters might push you further from your financial goals

17 Apr 2020

Strategies for financial assurance in a crisis

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Recent Articles

Interesting reads and videos that have helped people make sense of insurance and attain greater financial well-being since 2014. Financial planning has never been easier!

This Chinese New Year, take a walk on the wild side and pave the way for wealth with these financial management principles from zodiac animals

28 Jan 2022

Money lessons from the wild to help you flourish

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Managing both your business and personal finances well is key if you want to fly high – and there are simple ways to do it.

25 Jan 2022

Quick and dirty financial tips every entrepreneur should try now

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19 Jan 2022

How to guard your private information and hard-earned money from phishing attacks

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17 Jan 2022

3 tips for your car to have a Roar-some Lunar New Year!

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People from different walks of life reveal the money move that has not only changed their life but is helping them achieve a new kind of wealth

31 Dec 2021

“The best financial decision I made this year – and how it's helping me to live a richer life”

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Do these today for less financial stress, cost savings and more time for the things you love

20 Dec 2021

4 moves to simplify your money

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Say goodbye to gifting anxiety with these ideas for unique gifts that your child will treasure forever

16 Dec 2021

Looking for standout gifts for your children? They’ll never get these from anyone else

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13 Dec 2021

10 Money Hacks for Young Adults

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Whether you rarely fall ill or have a family history of illness, everyone needs health insurance. Here’s everything you should know about how our health insurance system works.

3 Dec 2021

Your quick guide to health insurance in Singapore

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Vaccinated and ready to travel again? Ensure your most anticipated trip goes smoothly with these tips.

2 Dec 2021

COVID-19 travel: Your protection checklist for a pandemic-proof holiday

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30 Nov 2021

Living with COVID - Tips for your mental and physical wellness

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The next time you use the toilet, pay attention to the colour of your urine. While urine that’s pink, red or brown is an obvious sign of blood in the urine, it’s possible to have blood in the urine that you can’t see with the naked eye. So, it’s important to go for regular health screenings to detect problems early and get treatment before they become serious. See a specialist if you notice any unusual changes in your urine.

30 Nov 2021

What does your pee say about your health?

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30 Nov 2021

Your guide to a faster and smoother medical claims experience

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Single or attached, everyone should celebrate themselves and show some self-love this November. Read on for some unusual ideas to try.

26 Nov 2021

Special ways to celebrate you (even if it’s not Singles Day and you’re not single!)

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19 Nov 2021

Money-saving tips that Future You will thank you for

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Having term life insurance that suits you may be equivalent to having a perfect pair of everyday shoes. Here’s why it could work for you.

28 Sep 2021

5 reasons why term life insurance could be your perfect fit

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Protection & Health

Read the latest protection and health related articles

Do these today for less financial stress, cost savings and more time for the things you love

20 Dec 2021

4 moves to simplify your money

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Say goodbye to gifting anxiety with these ideas for unique gifts that your child will treasure forever

16 Dec 2021

Looking for standout gifts for your children? They’ll never get these from anyone else

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13 Dec 2021

10 Money Hacks for Young Adults

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Whether you rarely fall ill or have a family history of illness, everyone needs health insurance. Here’s everything you should know about how our health insurance system works.

3 Dec 2021

Your quick guide to health insurance in Singapore

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30 Nov 2021

Living with COVID - Tips for your mental and physical wellness

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The next time you use the toilet, pay attention to the colour of your urine. While urine that’s pink, red or brown is an obvious sign of blood in the urine, it’s possible to have blood in the urine that you can’t see with the naked eye. So, it’s important to go for regular health screenings to detect problems early and get treatment before they become serious. See a specialist if you notice any unusual changes in your urine.

30 Nov 2021

What does your pee say about your health?

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30 Nov 2021

Your guide to a faster and smoother medical claims experience

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27 Sep 2021

4 ways to stay fit and continue fighting the virus

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Integrated Shield Plan riders now require 5% co-payment of your hospital bill. Here’s what you need to know.

24 Aug 2021

Integrated Shield Plan riders: What you need to know

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If medication and physiotherapy haven’t eased your aches, you may be considering your options and wondering whether knee replacement surgery is the answer. Dr Gurpal Singh, orthopaedic surgeon at the Centre for Orthopaedics and Hip and Knee Surgery, explains more about this procedure and why more young people are resorting to it.

24 Aug 2021

Chronic knee pain? Here’s how to know when to consider knee replacement surgery

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If you’re an active NSman or married to one and looking to shore up your financial defences, this plan is a no-brainer solution.

23 Aug 2021

7 reasons to include MINDEF & MHA Group Term Life Insurance in your protection plans

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What was supposed to be a slow return to routine after a fun-filled trip to Taiwan in June 2017 turned into an unforgettable ordeal for a family of four.

20 Aug 2021

A Singaporean family’s disability story & how they coped with the costs

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Find out if you have the same misconceptions about CareShield Life supplements.

6 Aug 2021

4 reasons why Jon didn't consider enhancing his CareShield Life

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Enhancements to Singapore’s basic health insurance scheme to cover more and larger hospital bills is a crucial step for tackling rising healthcare costs and an ageing society. Get up to speed with the recent MediShield Life changes, and how to further shield yourself against medical expenses.

28 Jul 2021

Facts about the newly enhanced MediShield Life and how to avoid high healthcare costs

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You’ve been good throughout your WFH (Work from Home) period. You’re productive on your laptop, exercising more often, loading up on salads and white meats, and getting your daily cup of calcium. So, why are you being “punished” with a bloated stomach, frequent burping and embarrassing “gas leaks”?

14 May 2021

Belly bloating: The unexpected causes and what to do about that gut feeling

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Recognising the symptoms of this common eye disease and knowing your treatment options will not only allow you to go on enjoying the gift of sight into old age but improve your quality of life. So don’t turn a blind eye to these cataract facts.

16 Apr 2021

3 in 5 eye patients are unaware that they have cataracts. How can you avoid becoming another statistic?

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Retirement

Read the latest retirement related articles

19 Nov 2021

Money-saving tips that Future You will thank you for

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It's time to get serious about your money now that you've hit your 30s. Here are six financial mistakes to avoid.

18 Feb 2021

6 money mistakes to avoid in your 30s

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Your mattress is good for dreaming of the future but hiding your money under it because of COVID-19 jitters might push you further from your financial goals

17 Apr 2020

Strategies for financial assurance in a crisis

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Three useful strategies: Top up CPF early, plan retirement payouts and prepare for unknowns

2 Aug 2018

Useful strategies to help your parents score their retirement goals

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Because you don’t need save S$1 million to get S$1 million

24 Oct 2017

The magic of compound interest

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What kind of financial destiny awaits fresh graduates?

25 Aug 2017

A mum's financial advice to her daughter who just graduated

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Now's the best time to review your financial health and make some changes if necessary

1 Mar 2017

Good money habits for new year

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The days of a long, uninterrupted accumulation phase followed by a 30-year retirement might be over.

24 Feb 2017

Relook into your retirement plan

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Get peace of mind by appointing a trusted person to be your proxy decision-maker.

24 Oct 2016

Why you should draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

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Beside a small monthly payout from CPF, how else can you ensure that you have a decent amount to retire on, without having to be a millionaire, play the stock market or pick up a gambling habit?

28 Sep 2016

A Singaporean's guide to saving for retirement

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Here are some useful lessons to be learned from playing Pokemon Go; lessons that can even apply to your financial planning!

19 Aug 2016

5 things from Pokemon Go that can apply to financial planning

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Live long and prosper. Isn't that a great retirement objective to have? Retirement can be one of the greatest times of your life.

30 May 2016

What is your retirement scenario?

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Nine out of 10 mums will have to manage their finances on their own at some point in their life.

6 May 2016

7 financial tips all Mums should know

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We want the best for our parents, so here are 10 ways you can help your folks have the retirement they've always dreamed of.

22 Apr 2016

10 ways to help your parents plan for retirement

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The eight-step rule our family live by to plan for the decades ahead together.

7 Apr 2016

8 steps to help you plan your family budget now

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We took a look at our claims and survey statistics, and found some interesting facts and figures!

20 Jul 2015

Are females worse drivers? Interesting facts & figures about insurance

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Savings & Investment

Read the latest savings and invesments related articles

This Chinese New Year, take a walk on the wild side and pave the way for wealth with these financial management principles from zodiac animals

28 Jan 2022

Money lessons from the wild to help you flourish

Read more

Managing both your business and personal finances well is key if you want to fly high – and there are simple ways to do it.

25 Jan 2022

Quick and dirty financial tips every entrepreneur should try now

Read more

19 Jan 2022

How to guard your private information and hard-earned money from phishing attacks

Read more

People from different walks of life reveal the money move that has not only changed their life but is helping them achieve a new kind of wealth

31 Dec 2021

“The best financial decision I made this year – and how it's helping me to live a richer life”

Read more

13 Dec 2021

10 Money Hacks for Young Adults

Read more

Put your unused travel fund to good use and throw in some fun while you’re at it

9 May 2020

COVID-19 put your travel plans in limbo? Here are 18 smart ways to rock your vacay budget

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Surviving on a single source of income undeniably poses a financial risk for you and your loved ones.

11 Feb 2020

Protection for single-income households

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A list of our favourite characters from GoT and what kind of insurance products they might need

12 Apr 2019

If Game of Thrones characters could have insurance…

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Habits that can be cultivated to help us improve our investing abilities and knowledge.

27 Jul 2018

5 daily habits that can make you a better investor

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By regularly investing a fixed amount, investors can gain market exposure while limiting their downside risk and market volatility to build long-term wealth.

18 May 2018

Dollar-cost averaging: How you can use a regular investment plan to grow your long-term wealth

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Because you don’t need save S$1 million to get S$1 million

24 Oct 2017

The magic of compound interest

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3 important reasons why you should allocate part of your investment portfolio to bonds

6 Oct 2017

Reasons why you should include bonds in your investment portfolio

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How you should apply investing quotes from Warren Buffett to your portfolio

28 Aug 2017

4 investing quotes from Warren Buffett for your portfolio

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What kind of financial destiny awaits fresh graduates?

25 Aug 2017

A mum's financial advice to her daughter who just graduated

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Investors need to be much more alert to possible swings in what will actually play out during this year 2017.

31 Mar 2017

Defensive or aggressive portfolio- which one suits you best

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By making financial plans and taking steps to achieve them, couples can have peace of mind

16 Mar 2017

Discuss your finances before marriage

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Travel

Read the latest travel related articles

Vaccinated and ready to travel again? Ensure your most anticipated trip goes smoothly with these tips.

2 Dec 2021

COVID-19 travel: Your protection checklist for a pandemic-proof holiday

Read more

Put your unused travel fund to good use and throw in some fun while you’re at it

9 May 2020

COVID-19 put your travel plans in limbo? Here are 18 smart ways to rock your vacay budget

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Singaporeans are crazy about travelling. But is jet-setting with kids crazy? Not if you take some travel tips from mums who’ve been there, done that and plan to repeat it.

27 Dec 2019

Reals mums: “How I survived travelling with kids”

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Jetting off to a winter wonderland? Plan your vacation right with this ultimate winter holiday checklist.

6 Dec 2019

Your ultimate checklist for a magical winter break

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Top tips for your next adventure

24 Oct 2019

Safety tips for solo travel

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Many of us are guilty of leaving travel insurance at the bottom of our to-do list upon confirming our holiday plan. But did you know that it’s best practice to buy your travel insurance immediately after booking your flights and accommodation?

28 Aug 2019

Here's why you need to buy travel insurance upon confirming your holiday

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Planning your big day is stressful enough in Singapore, what more tying the knot abroad? Read on for must-dos before jetting off into your new chapter.

8 Jul 2019

Your checklist for a perfect destination wedding

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A list of our favourite characters from GoT and what kind of insurance products they might need

12 Apr 2019

If Game of Thrones characters could have insurance…

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Air travel advice for jetting off while you’re expecting

12 Oct 2018

Travel tips for mums-to-be

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Have sunny beach holidays been your last resort (pun intended) for family travels? Or did you do yet another theme park? Perhaps it was a cruise?

19 May 2016

Family travel 2.0: Alternative travel ideas for your next holiday!

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Envy Santa for doing his job only once a year? Well, think again.

21 Dec 2015

Does Santa need insurance?

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We took a look at our claims and survey statistics, and found some interesting facts and figures!

20 Jul 2015

Are females worse drivers? Interesting facts & figures about insurance

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ROAD TRIP! These words make one imagine fun and laughter while driving around on quaintly unfamiliar country lanes.

24 Oct 2014

Road trip for rookies – planning for whatever lies ahead

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You spend a lot of time (and money!) planning your travels. So it's a good idea to spend just a little more and buy some travel insurance, just in case your carefully planned trip doesn't go totally smooth.

17 Sep 2014

Tips on picking the right travel insurance plan

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Car

Read the latest car related articles

17 Jan 2022

3 tips for your car to have a Roar-some Lunar New Year!

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Worried about getting into a car accident? Here are 5 ways a good car insurance can help.

20 Dec 2019

5 benefits of having good car insurance

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Don't get caught without proper insurance coverage!

4 Oct 2019

The most common road risks for your age group & tips to stay protected

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Thinking of what to do with your kids this June holidays? How about a road trip in Singapore?

31 May 2019

Road trip ideas for your family

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Heard of the term "NCD"? It stands for "No-Claim Discount" – a big deal to anyone in Singapore who owns a car.

18 Jul 2017

6 things you should know about your NCD

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Ever wondered about the risks involved in insuring a premium race car?

22 Sep 2015

How much would it cost to insure a Grand Prix car?

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We took a look at our claims and survey statistics, and found some interesting facts and figures!

20 Jul 2015

Are females worse drivers? Interesting facts & figures about insurance

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There are lots of different factors that affect your car premium – some of which you can control and some of which you can’t.

5 Feb 2015

8 things to look out for when purchasing your car insurance

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Things can get scary behind the wheels sometimes

6 Jan 2015

How to safeguard against road accidents

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ROAD TRIP! These words make one imagine fun and laughter while driving around on quaintly unfamiliar country lanes.

24 Oct 2014

Road trip for rookies – planning for whatever lies ahead

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So you may have the car of your dreams but that could quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't maintain your vehicle regularly.

17 Oct 2014

4 things to remember about car servicing

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