Health insurance

MSIG taps Inova Care for health portfolio management

The partnership aims to address the country’s double-digit medical inflation.
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Taiwan adds 30 services to National Health Insurance benefits

These updates will benefit about 66,000 people annually.

Health insurance sector set for 8% annual growth

APAC is forecast to grow at the highest CAGR, fueled by chronic disease prevalence.

Half of Indian health insurance policyholders report claim rejections

83% of respondents also believe health insurers lack modern systems.

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.

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

Medical cost inflation in Malaysia reached 15% in 2024.

Bupa Hong Kong names new head of health

He has nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry.

Insurers see Hong Kong’s medical cost increase 9.8% in 2025

Insurers in Hong Kong report a return to pre-pandemic levels of outpatient claims.

Australia's private health insurers record $1.07b profit in 2024

The year gathered data from 30 private health insurers.

Insurers expect China’s medical cost to increase 11% in 2025

Asia-Pacific is also slated to rise by 12.3% in 2025.

Global health insurance market to reach $6.2t by 2032

Key drivers include the ageing population and a rising prevalence of chronic diseases.

India's non-life insurance sector grows 4.41% YoY in November

Standalone health insurers saw their premiums climb 10% YoY.

Manulife Hong Kong partners for cashless medical services

The cashless services cover day-case surgeries at all United Family Hospitals.