British insurance companies begin transacting in the thriving regional hub of Singapore, including Norwich Union Fire, Commercial Union and General Accident.

Insurance Corporation of Singapore (ICS) is incorporated as the insurance subsidiary of the Development Bank of Singapore Limited (DBS).

ICS signs landmark partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), beginning a relationship of some 40 years.

Through a series of mergers, Commercial Union, General Accident and Norwich Union form CGNU, which later acquires ICS in Singapore.

CGNU rebrands globally. The Aviva name arrives in Singapore.

Aviva Singapore acquires Navigator, an integrated investment platform.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recognises Aviva Singapore as a Tier 1 insurer, affirming its high standards of corporate governance.

Aviva Singapore becomes the first local insurer to offer online motor insurance through its digital platform.

Aviva Singapore acquires Professional Investment Advisory Services (PIAS), one of Asia’s largest advisory firms.

Aviva Singapore expands its advisory practice through the establishment of Aviva Financial Advisors, providing personalised investment plans to customers.

Aviva Singapore is reappointed the official insurance provider of MINDEF and signs a new partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), providing coverage for national servicemen from the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force.

Aviva Singapore launches its CSR programme, Meals with Love to support underserved communities in the country.

Singlife becomes the first local insurer to be licensed by the MAS since 1970.

Singlife acquires the business portfolio of Zurich Life.

Singlife launches Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan with accompanying Singlife Debit Card, a first-in-market insurance-linked card.

Aviva Singapore becomes the exclusive Group Life Insurance provider for the Public Officer Government Insurance Scheme.

Aviva Singapore wins Sustainability & CSR Award and Health Insurance Initiative of the Year award.

Singlife announces merger with Aviva Singapore in the country’s largest insurance deal.

Singlife launches Singlife Grow, a digital Investment-Linked Policy, in partnership with Aberdeen Standard Investments.

Aviva Singapore wins Life Insurance Company of the Year Award by the Singapore Business Review.

Aviva Singapore wins Digital Insurance Initiative of the Year at the Insurance Asia Awards, Singapore Service Experience of the Year Award for Financial Services at the Asian Experience Awards, and Technology Excellence Award by Singapore Business Review.

Singlife with Aviva is unveiled as a new brand.

Singlife with Aviva becomes a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance within its first year of operations.

Singlife with Aviva becomes Singlife, a natural progression which will help cement the company as a homegrown entity and one with regional ambitions. Walter de Oude steps down from the board of Singlife.

Singlife is appointed the official insurer for the MINDEF and MHA Group Insurance Scheme, assuming the portfolio previously held by Aviva Singapore.

Singlife is acquired by Sumitomo Life. This transaction valued Singlife at S$4.6 billion.

Singlife is the first insurer to launch an insurance plan offering yearly payouts for persons living with dementia.