In November, we received article contributions from a few experts in the industry. Other than broadening the spectrum of professional knowledge and information on our platform, this is another testament to our deeper collaboration and aim of working with the industry.
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We pick out this month’s greatest hits. But be sure to follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn for the freshest news and updates.
Here are the top hits this month:
- Singapore: Long term care planning
Long term care is a global concern. Nations are grappling with the criticality of how best to address the needs faced by their elderly in the absence of adequate financial means and family support or both.
Read this article contributed by Adrian Paul Anugraham, an active member of the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore (IFPAS) serving in its Education & Training Committee.
2. Digital asset and estate planning cybersecurity and Data Protection Lawyer
Take it from KK Lim, Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore), and Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Protection Committee (Law Society of Singapore), as he shares his insights on digital revolution on the estate and trust planning space.
Read on to find out whether an SMS can be used as your “final and last testament”.
3. It’s never too late- Rookie Insurance Agency Leader of the year, Agnes Ng
Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, not living up to your true potential? Ever wanted something more, something that resonated with the nucleus of your soul?
Perhaps, you ever thought of having a mid-career switch? Read how Rookie Insurance Agency Leader of the year at the 3rd Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards, Agnes Ng, made her career switch when she was working in one of the world’s largest investment banks.
4. Alternative distribution will grow but agency will not necessarily shrink- Generali’s Regional officer for Asia
With 80,000 agents in the region for Generali, the company believes that relationships play an important part and has launched initiatives to diversify its distribution.
Find out from Roberto Leonardi, the Italian insurer's regional officer his three-pronged plan for the business, and why Generali Asia is focused on growing its health portfolio, particularly in products such as Critical Illness.
5. Singapore FinTech Festival: more to come in AIA’s digitalisation push
AIA showcased its industry-leading digital services innovation at the Singapore FinTech Festival, including humanoid robot Pepper; the game-changing iResource platform which allows its insurance representatives to customise content to deeply engage and help customers; and POS EZ, the first-in-market innovation that enables its sales force to facilitate a suite of after-sales customer requests anytime anywhere, via its unique remote authentication capability.
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