- Business
- United Overseas Insurance Limited (UOI), a subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Limited, underwrites general insurance and reinsurance in Singapore, ASEAN countries including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar, and select international markets; its core products encompass personal lines such as UniTravel, UniCar motor, UniPA accident protection, UOI Home Contents, United Protection Policy for fire and property damage, and travel accident coverage; commercial offerings include fire, marine cargo, motor fleet, engineering, all risks, business interruption, machinery breakdown, burglary, money, fidelity guarantee, plate glass, public liability, work injury compensation, group personal accident, and group business travel insurance; specialized products feature directors' and officers' liability, contractors' all risks, erection all risks, Takaful Islamic assurance, InsureCruise for cruise travelers launched in partnership with UOB, and AssureHelper for domestic helpers developed with Atria Insurance Agency. Founded in 1971 and headquartered at 146 Robinson Road, UOI Building, Singapore, the company listed on the Singapore Exchange in 1978, employs 132 staff, and holds an A+ (Superior) financial strength rating and aa- issuer credit rating from A.M. Best. Recent developments include CEO Andrew Lim's appointment in April 2023, a strategic growth plan unveiled in August 2025 to boost technology investments by nearly 50% and headcount by over 60% through 2029 via hybrid digital-human solutions like a digital intermediary portal, fully digitalized motor and travel products, and omni-channel WhatsApp engagement; partnerships with InsureMO and Unqork announced in November 2025 to accelerate core modernization, bancassurance expansion, and distribution across ASEAN; and enhanced reinsurance support through management services for Union (2009) Limited.