Is the trade-off worth it?

Key factors when considering a switch

Unintended consequences: the hidden costs

Mitigating the "buffet syndrome"

Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that costly 'buffet syndrome.'

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

02:05 Is the trade-off in higher out-of-pocket expenses worth it?

05:33 Key factors when considering a switch

08:38 Unintended consequences: the hidden costs

10:13 Partner panels and profitability: mitigating the "buffet syndrome"

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Eddy Cheong, chief executive officer, Havend

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that costly 'buffet syndrome.'
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:05 Is the trade-off in higher out-of-pocket expenses worth it?
05:33 Key factors when considering a switch
08:38 Unintended consequences: the hidden costs
10:13 Partner panels and profitability: mitigating the "buffet syndrome"
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Eddy Cheong, chief executive officer, Havend
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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A monthly podcast series by the BT Wealth Editor, to help affluent individuals protect and grow their wealth.

Learn to protect and grow your wealth - for affluent individuals. Hosted by  Genevieve Cua. A podcast of BT Correspondents.

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Learn to protect and grow your wealth - for affluent individuals. Hosted by  Genevieve Cua. A podcast of BT Correspondents.
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Learn to protect and grow your wealth with The Business Times monthly podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Podcaster: Genevieve Cua 

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Learn to protect and grow your wealth with The Business Times monthly podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Podcaster: Genevieve Cua 
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.