Financial life lessons: How many insurance policies is too many?

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SINGAPORE – Business school taught me the importance of having adequate insurance coverage to protect myself and my loved ones in case of an accident or a major health issue, such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer.

After I started work, I loaded up on policies over the years, ranging from health insurance to savings and endowment plans.

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