Would you still get an Aviva whole life (with ECI/CI) policy - versus from other companies, since Aviva wants to move out of Asia market?

I wouldn't worry about it. Insurance terms will be honored as it is a contract. There are safeguards in place to ensure that transitions to the buyer will be smooth and secured. SDIC is really the last barrier of defence - they have safeguards and layers of protection in place before they ever get to that level.

Stick to the consultant you enjoy working with, if he or she is from Aviva, the person will maneuver through whatever changes will come anyway, even if Aviva is sold.

Pick your doctor first, your hospital is secondary.

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Hi there. It was in the news that Aviva was trying to sell Singapore operations last year, but it decided against it as Singapore was the most profitable Asian unit (https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/banking-financ...).

The likelihood of Aviva Singapore being bought by another insurer seems like a faraway thought for now. The recent news of Aviva wanting to move out of Asia came about because Aviva's chief said she wanted to focus operations in Europe (where their HQ is anyway), and everybody's tongues started wagging. Funny to say the least.

In any likelihood that Aviva Singapore is sold, your policies will all still be honoured. In the history of Singapore's insurance landscape, there has been many companies bought and sold (John Hancock/Manulife, Prudential/UOB, etc). The policyholders of those companies sold are still holding on to their old policies with full validation accredited by the new company. There has been no news at all of policyholders not being able to get back their money because of change in company.

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