What is Insurance Act 1966?

Insurance Act 1966 is Singapore Act, cited as Act IA 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.

Is Insurance Act 1966 still in force?

Yes — Insurance Act 1966 is currently in force.

When did Insurance Act 1966 take effect?

Insurance Act 1966 was first recorded in 1966.

How many sections does Insurance Act 1966 have?

Insurance Act 1966 contains 155 sections.

What amends Insurance Act 1966?

Insurance Act 1966 has been amended by Act 11 of 1986, Act 11 of 2013, Act 41 of 2001, Act 32 of 1993, and Act 23 of 2003, and 20 others.

Where can I read the official version of Insurance Act 1966?

The official text of Insurance Act 1966 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Insurance Act 1966

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Enacted: 1966
Last amended: 2020
Sections: 157

Common questions

What is Insurance Act 1966?: Insurance Act 1966 is Singapore Act, cited as Act IA 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
Is Insurance Act 1966 still in force?: Yes — Insurance Act 1966 is currently in force.
When did Insurance Act 1966 take effect?: Insurance Act 1966 was first recorded in 1966.
How many sections does Insurance Act 1966 have?: Insurance Act 1966 contains 155 sections.
What amends Insurance Act 1966?: Insurance Act 1966 has been amended by Act 11 of 1986, Act 11 of 2013, Act 41 of 2001, Act 32 of 1993, and Act 23 of 2003, and 20 others.
Where can I read the official version of Insurance Act 1966?: The official text of Insurance Act 1966 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Singapore law

Reference: Act IA 1966
Version shown: English, as at 2020
Status of this text: Official text

Legislative history

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Enacted 1966. Current status: In force

Amendment history of Insurance Act 1966
Amending instrument	Year
Act 22 of 1973	1973
Act 50 of 1975	1975
Act 11 of 1986	1986
Act 32 of 1993	1993
Act 35 of 1993	1993
Act 30 of 1999	1999
Act 41 of 2001	2001
Act 23 of 2003	2003
Act 11 of 2003	2003
Act 5 of 2005	2005
Act 3 of 2009	2009
Act 16 of 2011	2011
Act 11 of 2013	2013
Act 35 of 2014	2014
Act 29 of 2014	2014
Act 19 of 2015	2015
Act 26 of 2016	2016
Act 31 of 2017	2017
Act 4 of 2017	2017
Act 40 of 2018	2018
Act 31 of 2018	2018
Act 40 of 2019	2019
Act 2 of 2019	2019
Act 1 of 2020	2020
Repealed by Act 41/2001 — see section 65	—

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Cited in court decisions

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Referred to[2026] SGDC 276Case
“generally give rise to any private right of action exercisable by the Claimant in her personal capacity. No such right of private action is expressly provided for in sections 67, 72 and 154(4) of the Insurance Act, pursuant to which MAS 120 states it was issued.”
Referred to[2026] SGFC 89Case
“that the Wife, as the policy owner and life insured of the Manulife insurance policy, had made a nomination of the first child as beneficiary under the policy in accordance with section 132(2) of the Insurance Act 1966 (2020 Rev Ed), so as to create a trust of the policy moneys in favour of the first child. Nor did thi”
Referred to[2016] SGHC 232Case
“Tort] — [Negligence] — [Res ipsa loquitur; Tort] — [Negligence] — [Causation; Tort] — [Negligence] — [Fire; Words and Phrases] — [“any fire accidentally begin”] — [Insurance Act (Cap 142, 2000 Rev Ed) s 63”
Referred to[2017] SGCA 65Case
“Having reached the conclusion that the appellant’s negligence caused the fire, the Judge found that the appellant’s alternative defence under s 63 of the Insurance Act (Cap 142, 2002 Rev Ed) did not arise for determination. This argument is not pursued in the appeal. The Judge accordingly awarded the respondent $1,584,”
Referred to[2017] SGHC 327Case
“the wider legislative framework regulating the insurance industry, in particular the Insurance Act (Cap 142, 2002 Rev Ed) (“Insurance Act”) and Financial Advisers Act (Cap 110, 2007 Rev Ed) (“FAA”). The Insurance Act regulates insurers (companies like AIA) and insurance intermediaries (insurance agents like Sally).”

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Referred to[2021] SGHC 130Case
“Probate dated 5 November 2016 (the “Grant of Probate”), and as the sole trustee and beneficiary under the Policy pursuant to a nomination dated 6 August 2015 made by the insured under s 49L(2) of the Insurance Act (Cap 142, 2002 Rev Ed).”
Referred to[2022] SGHC(I) 14Case
“by and is to be construed according to the laws of Singapore, all of the terms conditions warranties and other matters contained within the UK Marine Insurance Act 1906 (c 41) (UK) (as amended by the Insurance Act 2015 (c 4) (UK) (“IA (UK)”) which, collectively, I refer to as “MIA (UK)”) are incorporated into the Polic”
Referred to[2025] SGHC 82Case
“(d) OCBC was in breach of its duty of fair presentation under s 3 of the United Kingdom’s (“UK”) Insurance Act 2015 (“UK IA 2015”);”
Referred to[2026] SGCA 14Case
“ement from Braemar. For the avoidance of doubt, we make no observation on the correctness of the Judge’s findings on the interpretation of the phrase “defin[e] risk as a whole” under s 11 of the UK’s Insurance Act 2015 (“UK IA 2015”).”