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Demystify personal and business insurance with articles and tools from Singapore's popular financial blog.

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!

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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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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30 Nov 2021

Living with COVID - Tips for your mental and physical wellness

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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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27 Sep 2021

4 ways to stay fit and continue fighting the virus

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What are ILPs and how can they help with wealth accumulation?

24 Sep 2021

ILPs - a good way to invest?

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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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Protection & Health

Read the latest protection and health related articles

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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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

Read more

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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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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The lifestyle choices you make and the habits you build have long-term consequences on your health – and healthcare costs.

13 Apr 2021

4 Lifestyle Changes That Can Prevent Chronic Diseases

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Since the launch of CareShield Life, severe disability coverage has been a hot topic among Singaporeans. With the right care and proper financial planning, there’re ways to overcome challenges of living with a severe disability.

9 Apr 2021

Understanding severe disability coverage and why it pays to plan ahead

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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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Everyone dreams of being able to retire comfortably!

19 Feb 2020

Protection needs for pre-retirees or retirees

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A Supplementary Retirement Scheme account can be a useful component of retirement adequacy in your old age

27 Nov 2019

Save for retirement and pay less tax with an SRS account

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How does your provident fund savings earn extra interests? What are the other schemes?

7 Aug 2019

10 things you should know about CPF

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A survey found that around 60 per cent of retirees say they have a monthly income of at least $1,379, an amount experts recently recommended as necessary for a basic standard of living.

11 Jun 2019

Worries over retirement income

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Recent study’s suggest that at least $1,379 a month is needed by seniors raises questions

5 Jun 2019

Singaporeans in their golden years: Able to survive or thrive?

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The retirement sum increases annually to keep up with inflation, so consider topping it up early to optimise your savings.

31 Jan 2019

How to get the best out of your CPF options

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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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Yes, it's possible to save for your retirement without skipping on the finer things in life.

13 Apr 2018

Here's how you can achieve your dream retirement

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Pain-free tips that can help you live out your retirement dreams

6 Apr 2018

How to take retirement off your stress list – for good!

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When it comes to building a nest egg for your retirement in Singapore, do you keep putting off even thinking about it? Well, you're not alone.

9 Mar 2018

WATCH: Are Singaporeans prepared for retirement?

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Here's our compilation of the most common resolutions – and some tips on how you can (finally) stick to those resolutions this year!

2 Jan 2018

Our top tips to help you achieve your 2018 new year’s resolutions

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Retirement seems like an expensive time of your life that requires tons of money. Right?

26 Oct 2017

Can you afford a retirement plan?

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When there's no end in sight to putting money aside – it's a drag.

26 Oct 2017

The savings prison

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When there's no end in sight to putting money aside – it's a drag.

26 Oct 2017

The savings prison

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Savings & Investment

Read the latest savings and invesments related articles

13 Dec 2021

10 Money Hacks for Young Adults

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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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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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Yes, it's possible to save for your retirement without skipping on the finer things in life.

13 Apr 2018

Here's how you can achieve your dream retirement

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Here's our compilation of the most common resolutions – and some tips on how you can (finally) stick to those resolutions this year!

2 Jan 2018

Our top tips to help you achieve your 2018 new year’s resolutions

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When there's no end in sight to putting money aside – it's a drag.

26 Oct 2017

The savings prison

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When there's no end in sight to putting money aside – it's a drag.

26 Oct 2017

The savings prison

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It’s hard to plan for a faraway future when the best times to be had are in the present moment

25 Oct 2017

But my life is the one I’m living now!

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Yes, you can withdraw your money from some retirement plans!

24 Oct 2017

Don't lock it up until you're grey

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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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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

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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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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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Eight tried and tested tips for a stress-free holiday!

5 Nov 2018

8 tips for a stress-free holiday

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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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From lost baggage to buying at the last minute: Travel insurance myths busted

17 Aug 2017

BUSTED: Common travel insurance myths

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Plan and count down to your dream vacay with this handy holiday checklist!

15 Jun 2017

Handy holiday checklist

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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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Travel insurance can be a smart choice for extra protection if your holiday doesn't go as planned.

29 Mar 2016

Your guide to making a travel claim

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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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Car

Read the latest car related articles

Is it true that insurers use the “act of God” clause to avoid paying claims? From Covid-19 to earthquakes and falling trees on stormy days, here’s what’s covered by your insurance policy and what isn’t. (Prepare for some surprises!)

11 Feb 2021

Insurance facts about “act of God” you wish you knew earlier

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Based on Aviva's car insurance stats, we list down some fast facts on car accident in Singapore.

10 Feb 2021

Fast facts on car accidents in Singapore

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A good car insurance can make all the difference, especially for a new driver who has never been in a car accident before.

30 Apr 2020

What to look out for when choosing your car insurance policy

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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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While all cars here need to have a valid car insurance policy, most of us know next to nothing about them. Aviva lends a hand to dispel some myths.

25 Apr 2019

Don't be fooled by these car insurance myths!

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Popular mistruths about vehicle servicing have taken too many unsuspecting drivers for a ride (literally!). We figured that it's time to clear the air — and save you unnecessary costs

27 Mar 2018

Car maintenance myths that may be costing you more than you realise

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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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It never hurts to be well-prepped for worst case scenarios.

17 Sep 2014

Infographic: What to do in the event of a car accident

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