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Australian families avoid private hospital insurance use over high gap fees

17% of couples and 15% of singles reported doing the same.

Chinese insurers eye $126b reallocation after rule changes

The government raised equity investment limits to 30% to 50%.

Ping An Life and P&C seen maintaining stable capital, profits

A planned $2.79b capital injection from Ping An will further support its capital base. 

GCash issues 51.4m insurance policies since 2021

The company currently offers 48 insurance products.

Sun Life Philippines names new President

He has more than two decades of experience.

Taiwan may add Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla to National Health Insurance by 2025

Kisunla is currently undergoing a health technology assessment.

APAC leads in travel insurance growth with 22.1% CAGR

Globally, the market’s premiums are slated for $107b.

Fitch expects Hanwha Life to sustain earnings strength

This was supported by a strong contractual service margin.

APAC to lead global reinsurance growth through 2031

The global market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.8%.

Asian Re grows profit with disciplined underwriting in 2024

AM Best expects performance to be supported by underwriting and investment income.

AIA injects $277m into China Post Life for market growth

AIA retains its 24.99% stake in China Post Life.

Vietnam enacts new social insurance law effective 1 July

The changes aim to increase long-term participation.

Philippines, FAO push insurance access for small fishing vessels

The country offers subsidies, flexible payment schemes, and simplified products.

South Korean life insurers see sharper capital dip in Q1 2025

As of end-March 2025, the average K-ICS ratio stood at 197.9%.

MAS responds to Tan’s letters on Allianz-Income deal process

The insurer did not submit an application for capital reduction.