Insurance

China to tighten medical insurance funds regulation with drug traceability codes

This aims to combat fraudulent activities like the resale of insured medications.

China’s medical insurance to deliver cheaper drugs

It has adjusted the insurance catalogue annually, now covering 3,159 drugs. 

Philippine state insurer raises heart disease coverage

Filipino inpatients can avail of the coverage under two benefit packages.

Taiwan raises labour insurance premium to 12.5%

The current rate stands at 12% of the insured party's monthly salary. 

New policy caps Malaysia’s health, takaful premium hikes under 10%

Medical cost inflation in Malaysia reached 15% in 2024.

Reinsurers set to achieve sub-90% combined ratios: Gallagher Re

The property catastrophe market saw reduced risk-adjusted pricing.

FWD Japan to welcome incoming CEO, President

He previously worked with MetLife Insurance K.K.

Markel reels in new executive to boost APAC operations

He previously worked at Zurich Insurance in London and Singapore.

South Korean insurers bag $80b in premiums for H1 2024

Net income of all insurers for H1 2024 amounted to $6.49b.

SFC permanently bans former specialist for insurance fraud

Chan was sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment on 2 February 2024.

Prudential unveils new chief economist

They hold over 30 years of industry experience.

New Zealand records nearly 10,000 claims for damage from landslides

Losses from landslides have totalled $170m since January 2023.

HSBC Life Singapore names new chief agency development officer

He previously served as CEO of Infinitum Financial Advisory.

Micro insurance market to grow 6.5% annually until 2032

Asia-Pacific market accounted for 35% of global revenue in 2023.

Seth Peller named CEO of Marsh McLennan Hong Kong, Macau

He will take on the title alongside his current role as CEO of Marsh McLennan Taiwan.