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SINGAPORE REINSURANCE CORP

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BACKGROUNDSingapore Re is the Republic’s only active indigenous reinsurer, serving the domestic insurance industry as well as those in the Asian region and beyond.
Established in January 1973 as a co-operative effort by all the insurance companies then operating in the local market, one of its primary roles was to contribute towards the development of Singapore as a premier insurance centre in the region. This remains one of its key focus today, as it leverages on the symbiotic ties with its business partners to offer value-added services and products directly as well as through its stable of subsidiaries which serve the financial services sector in the following areas:

• Management, computer advisory and consultancy services;
• Publishing and conferencing services;
• Advertising and consultancy services; and
• Property management and consultancy services.

The mission of Singapore Re is to be a professional reinsurer of high repute committed to offering innovative reinsurance solutions and value-added support services, whilst striving to generate consistent returns and enhanced value for shareholders.

COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.singre.com.sg



UNITED OVERSEAS INSURANCE

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BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 17 February 1971 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Ltd and commenced operations under the Insurance Act, Cap 193 as a general insurance company on 2 May 1971. It was publicly listed on 2 October 1978.

The Company's principal activities are the underwriting of general insurance business and reinsurance. General insurance covers fire, marine, motor, engineering, general accident and liability business.
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, UOB Insurance (HK) Ltd, the Group provides a complete range of general insurance services in Hong Kong.

The Company provides management services for Overseas Union Insurance, Limited.

The Company is a member of the United Overseas Bank Group. The holding company which is also the ultimate holding company is United Overseas Bank Ltd, incorporated in Singapore, which owns 58.39 percent of the issued share capital of United Overseas Insurance Ltd.

COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.uoi.com.sg


GREAT EASTERN HOLDINGS

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BACKGROUNDGreat Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd (GE Life) is the oldest life assurance company in Singapore established since 1908. Through its 20,000-strong agency force, it offers every principal form of life, personal accident, health insurance and annuity plans to individuals. It is also involved in loans, investment management and other related insurance business. It also operates in Malaysia and Indonesia. The Company is the largest asset-based life insurance company in Singapore and Malaysia. Currently, one of its main products is investment-linked insurance products.
The Company was incorporated in 1999 as the new holding company of the Group. In a scheme of arrangement, GED Life shares in issue then were cancelled and were replaced by the Company's shares and listed on SGX-ST on 29 November 1999.

COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.Lifeisgreat.com.sg

PRUDENTIAL PLC

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Prudential plc is an international financial services group with significant operations in Asia, the US and the UK.

COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.prudential.co.uk