Health insurance
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters
Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.
Health insurance market to reach $5t by 2032
In India alone, an estimated 1.5 million new cancer cases were reported in 2022.
Philippine HMO industry net income soars 123% in FY 2024
The sector posted a net income of $16.7m.
5% face over 30% health premium hike in India
Half see an annual increase of less than 10% and continue renewing their policies.
Australian health premiums set to rise by 3.73% in April
The premium changes take effect on 1 April.
16% plan insurance exit as Australian premiums spike
But 41% of Australians will keep their current provider.
Insurers, governments must address longevity challenges together
People in developed countries tend to underestimate their lifespans.
Critical illness insurance market to hit $295b by 2032
The region is likely to see significant expansion, driven by population growth.
What challenges Asian women's financial readiness?
Healthcare costs are a significant barrier to financial security.
Bupa adds voluntary health plan in Hong Kong portfolio
It offers high annual benefit limits with no lifetime cap.
Rising medical costs put pressure on Thai health insurers: Allianz CEO
Public spending on health may be unsustainable in the long run.
Bima Trinity initiative to boost insurance industry: CareEdge
The industry’s growth can be attributed to retail health and motor.
China's long-term care insurance covers 180m in 2024
The programme, which started in 2016, now operates in 49 cities.
30% of Hongkongers want new medical insurance in 2025
Four in five of Hong Kong residents already have medical insurance.
36% of Singaporeans opt for extra coverage beyond work insurance
However, 90% of Singaporeans already own medical insurance.
Allianz reveals India’s first multiple-coverage health plan for women
It covers critical illnesses, maternal and reproductive health, and wellness.
Health insurers struggle with fraud, waste and abuse detection methods
More than 80% of insurers reported provider-induced FWA.
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