Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Singlife

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On rebranding as Singlife; Renewal of government contracts and impact on its revenue streams; Expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam through acquisitions; Trends influencing the insurance sector; Plans to IPO within 5 years; Gender diversity in the insurance sector. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘prepare for a rainy day’? How about insurance? In fact, we’re going to deep dive into the insurance sector today with Singlife, also formerly known as Singlife with Aviva. The company, which is backed by TPG and Japanese insurer Sumitomo Life Insurance, has been on an expansion drive since it obtained its licence in Singapore five years ago.  In particular, it is setting its sights on assets in the under tapped markets of Indonesia and Vietnam. But the question is how much potential is in the two markets?  Also - the Singapore-based company said last year that it is looking towards an IPO within five years, but what is the status right now? On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Pearlyn Phau, Group Chief Executive Officer at Singlife for more. Download the podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-evening-show/under-the-radar-conversation-with-ceo-of-singlife -- Connect with Us! Facebook: MONEY FM 89.3 Instagram: @moneyfm893 Twitter: @moneyfm903 LinkedIn: MONEY FM 89.3 -- Contact us: MONEY FM 89.3 Headquarters: +65 6319 1900 Live Studio: +65 6691 1893 SMS/WhatsApp MONEY FM 89.3: +65 8855 0893 Mailing Address: SPH Radio Pte Ltd 1000 Toa Payoh North News Centre Singapore, Singapore: 318994
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