Why investment-linked policy sales have surged even as complaints rise
Sales of investment-linked policies (ILPs) in Singapore have surged by 120% over the last three years, driven by simplified sign-up processes and incentives. However, this growth has been accompanied by a significant rise in consumer complaints regarding misrepresentation and inadequate financial advice.
Why it matters
The trend raises concerns about consumer protection and the quality of financial advisory services in a rapidly growing market segment.
Simpler sign-ups and welcome bonuses may be driving demand for investment-linked policies in Singapore, industry experts say.
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Abigail Ng 12 Oct 2026 06:00AM (Updated: 12 Oct 2026 02:22PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Sales of investment-linked policies (ILPs) have more than doubled in three years, even as claims over alleged misrepresentation and inadequate disclosure keep climbing.
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