Health insurance
Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit
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.
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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.
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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.
Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent
It now runs across 20 network clinics with document-free verification at kiosk.
AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise
The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.
Singapore insurers win 96% of health claim battles
Parliamentary reply shows only 4% of policyholders succeed in disputes.
AIA debuts SelectWise as 46% of Hong Kongers want privacy and cheaper care
57% of Hongkongers have considered mainland China for medical treatment.
Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers
Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.
India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves
Medicover says the plan targets late diagnosis and uneven access with digital platforms and telemedicine.
Vietnam adds 35 diseases to social insurance coverage
The rules apply under the 2024 Law on Social Insurance for work injury benefits.
CTF Life rolls out expanded direct billing, Mainland doctor referral service
The billing covers 23 hospitals, whilst the referral enables customers to not pay upfront.
Soaring insurance costs signal pressure on 2026 premiums in Singapore
Healthcare inflation rose to 4.0% year on year, up from 1.4% in September.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
AIA Hong Kong & Macau launches new plan with 115 conditions for families
AIA also launched a lower-cost option covering 58 critical illnesses.
APRIL International, Sompo partner to expand international private medical insurance
Both companies will jointly develop new health insurance products.
Health insurance premiums in Australia are set to rise about 4% in 2026
A premium increase in this range would add around $82.6 to $93.6 a year for singles.
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