Health insurance

Taiwan national health insurance fund rises to $7b in 2025

Taiwan national health insurance fund rises to $7b in 2025

Premium revenues reached NT$861.9b wilst medical benefits totalled NT$832.9b.
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Philippine HMOs lift profit 40% as payouts rise in Q1 2026

Net income reached $14m in from January to March.

Ping An Home targets post-claim insurance model

Ping An said the service shifts insurance toward full-lifecycle health support.

Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb

MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.

Insurers forced to rethink cover amidst Ebola, Andes hantavirus outbreak

AM Best says firms are prepared for direct costs but portfolios need fresh stress tests.

Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030

Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK.

AIA Singapore turns 95, launches new illness plan

The new plan was introduced as part of the insurer’s 95th anniversary.

Activ Yuva ties insurance to young Indians’ lifestyle

Coverage and rewards now shift with daily activity sleep and nutrition tracking.

Australians use healthcare BNPL as premiums rise 4.41%

April’s premium increase was the steepest average rise in a decade.

Ping An Health growth weakens as insurance model shifts

Transition from off policy to on policy benefits reshapes earnings timing.

India insurers reject 20% of recent claims

Six in ten respondents waited 6 to 48 hours for approval and hospital release.

India health insurers hit policyholders with 50% to 200% hikes

More than 7 in 10 respondents said costs climbed sharply between 2022 and 2025.

1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools

Only 60% view AI mental health tools positively, lagging physical and financial services.

Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap

Asian and European insurers captured seven of the top 10 global spots.

Hong Kong reviews medical insurance on affordability concerns

The regulator also said it plans to introduce further measures to support the captive insurance market.

Nine in 10 Malaysians delay care despite insurance support

Over half also report difficulty booking or managing consultations through digital channels.

AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult

New policy targets working adults facing severe financial strain from unexpected death.