Health insurance

1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools

1 in 5 Singaporeans want coverage with digital mental health tools

Only 60% view AI mental health tools positively, lagging physical and financial services.
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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.
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Hong Kong reviews medical insurance on affordability concerns

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

1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%

Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.

Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%

The analysis covered diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and asthma.

How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries

Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows cover is already a major source of recurring payment strain.

How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%

The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.

Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales

Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.

Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.

Health premium hikes hit as 2.7 million Australians miss warning notices

Funds typically issue written messages before the annual adjustment period begins.

Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections

Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.

Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit

Bown returns to the region after leading the UK and Ireland unit that later added ME and Africa.

1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs

48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.

8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform

Only 20% of policyholders want the current insurer Medicare and patient fee mix retained.

Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030

It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.