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The Visitor to the Singapore Cricket Club
I have been a member of the Singapore Cricket Club for 40 years. This was the first club that I joined. I continued the membership up to...


The life insurance landscape has changed considerably
During the 30 years that I was CEO of NTUC Income, I followed a simple but very important principle - the insurance products that are...


A creative way to learn by "cheating"
My grand niece, who is now 6 years old, enjoys playing the "cheating game". She asks for this game when she sees me. I gave her four...


What motivates me to study on my own?
My nephew asked me on what motivates me to study on my own and pass the actuarial examinations? I did not attend any classes or sign up...


My experience in taking the actuarial examination
I wish to share my experience in taking the actuarial examination over a period of 8 years. It has some important lessons on my unique...


Amazing Numbers
I have a set of seven cards that allow you to guess a secret number chosen by a friend. You show the cards to the friend, one at a time,...


Celtic woman
This is a wonderful song


The risk of Investment Linked Policies. Hidden charges may eat into investments
THE higher charges result from the increased costs of insurance cover as people age and the likelihood of illness increases. The costs...


Rental insurance. Is this a good buy?
Dear Mr. Tan What are your views on the rent protection insurance for landlords? The premium is 1.25% of the annual rent. Payout is up to...


Here are a few matters that you need to know about insuring your home. It shows the application of s
1. How much should you place as the sum insured when you insure your home? Your sum insured should be the cost of rebuilding your home in...
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