Category: Business

JBC Strict Policy: Pre-Existing Diseases and High-Risk Jobs Excluded

JBC Strict Policy: Pre-Existing Diseases and High-Risk Jobs Excluded

Bangladesh’s state-owned insurer, Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC), has introduced strict underwriting criteria that prohibit individuals with pre-existing critical illnesses, those employed in high-risk professions, and applicants who withhold medical information from obtaining supplementary insurance benefits, commonly known as riders. Under the newly enforced regulations, prospective policyholders seeking these add-on benefits must mandatorily submit full medical […]
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FWD Singapore Launches MultiCover CI Policy as Cancer Survival Rates Rise to 61 FWD Singapore Launches MultiCover CI Policy as Cancer Survival Rates Rise to 61%

FWD Singapore Launches MultiCover CI Policy as Cancer Survival Rates Rise to 61%

SINGAPORE — FWD Insurance Singapore has introduced FWD MultiCover CI, a new critical illness policy providing multi-pay coverage and ongoing payouts rather than terminating after an initial claim. The product rollout addresses changing healthcare dynamics in Singapore, where official health statistics reveal that the nation’s five-year cancer survival rate increased from 53% (2008–2012) to 61% […]
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Bangladesh Garments Industry Faces Headwinds as Apparel Exports to 15 EU Nations Decline

Bangladesh Garments Industry Faces Headwinds as Apparel Exports to 15 EU Nations Decline

The European Union’s market for Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) is painting an increasingly concerning picture, as export revenues across 15 of the 27 member states suffered a noticeable contraction during the newly concluded 2025–26 financial year. According to data compiled by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and subsequently analysed by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and […]
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This Week in Insurance Singaporeans Lag on Care Planning AI Reshapes Workforce Japan Quake Losses Limited This Week in Insurance: Singaporeans Lag on Care Planning, AI Reshapes Workforce, Japan Quake Losses Limited

This Week in Insurance: Singaporeans Lag on Care Planning, AI Reshapes Workforce, Japan Quake Losses Limited

Between July 27 and July 31, 2026, the global insurance sector saw an increased focus on retirement and long-term care preparedness, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workforce transformation, and key regional market developments. Singaporeans Unprepared for Long-Term Care Needs Despite an aging population, long-term care planning remains surprisingly low among Singaporeans: Low Preparedness: According to the AIA […]
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Surge in Small Loan Defaults as Over 2.4 Million Borrowers Join Default List in a Year Surge in Small Loan Defaults as Over 2.4 Million Borrowers Join Default List in a Year

Surge in Small Loan Defaults as Over 2.4 Million Borrowers Join Default List in a Year

An alarming surge in defaults among small borrowers—particularly Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs), agricultural entrepreneurs, housing loan recipients, and retail consumers—is emerging as a critical vulnerability for Bangladesh’s banking sector. According to recent data from Bangladesh Bank, the number of defaulted loan accounts under Tk 1 crore surged by nearly 2.4 million in […]
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Pubali Bank Posts Second Highest Half Year Profit Among Private Banks Pubali Bank Posts Second-Highest Half-Year Profit Among Private Banks

Pubali Bank Posts Second-Highest Half-Year Profit Among Private Banks

Private sector lender Pubali Bank delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of the year, reporting the second-highest after-tax profit among Bangladesh’s listed private commercial banks. According to the bank’s half-yearly financial statements, it earned a net profit after tax of BDT 6.85 billion during the January-June period, reflecting an increase of BDT […]
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Bangladesh Currency Rates Remain Varied Against Global Currencies Bangladesh Currency Rates Remain Varied Against Global Currencies

Bangladesh Currency Rates Remain Varied Against Global Currencies

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continues to play a crucial role in the country’s economy, with millions of expatriate Bangladeshis sending remittances from different parts of the world and businesses relying on international trade transactions. As a result, daily currency exchange rates have become an important indicator for individuals, importers, exporters, and overseas workers who need […]
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