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The Integrated Shield Plan market has struggled for years with rising premiums and poor profitability, as rising medical inflation and an ageing population have driven up claims.
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Some IP insurers hike premiums of base plans for private hospital and A-class wards

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For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.
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Singapore’s medical cost inflation set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action

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The Integrated Shield Plan market has struggled for years with rising premiums and poor profitability, as rising medical inflation and an ageing population have driven up claims.

Some IP insurers hike premiums of base plans for private hospital and A-class wards

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For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.

Singapore’s medical cost inflation set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action

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