Health insurance
WTW advises Brunei employers to review health policies amidst new rules
WTW advises Brunei employers to review health policies amidst new rules
The move aims to manage rising public healthcare costs.
AIA Singapore launches chronic disease plan with Amplify Health
The 12-month programme offers personalised coaching and health tracking tools.
Oona Insurance introduces flexible coverage for Filipinos abroad
Oona members have cashless access to over 650 hospitals and clinics nationwide.
How long-term care costs rose 4% annually from 2018 to today: Singlife
Dementia cases alone are projected to hit 152,000 by 2030.
India exempts individual health insurance premiums from 18% GST
The change lowers costs for policyholders.
Vietnam targets 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 under resolution
Authorities are expanding coverage through employer–employee contributions.
Healthcare broker market grows 9.4% to $64b in 2025
The market is forecast to reach $90.74b by 2029.
Vietnamese student health insurance coverage reaches 98.4% in 2025
In the first half of 2025, the fund paid out $84.7m for 4.3 million student medical visits.
Insurers urged to ease healthcare costs in Asia, study shows
In Indonesia, 93% of patients reported postponing treatment.
AIA Hong Kong boosts insurance plans with Concord Healthcare access
It is part of their employee well-being programme.
Why Australians rely on reviews when picking a health insurer
Younger Australians are the most active in checking reviews.
Health insurance market grows 9.1% CAGR through 2025
APAC is forecast to record the fastest growth.
Why Indian insurers are expanding plans with outpatient health benefits
Regular outpatients have 5% to 10% fewer hospitalisations.
AM Best says 2024 health reinsurance growth outpaces past decade
Ceded premiums rose more than 30% to $66b, the largest annual increase in 10 years.
Aon projects China health insurance to grow 7.4% CAGR by 2032
Telemedicine is the most adopted service.
Ping An Health sustains profit as growth slows in China
The company’s capital and surplus rose to $1.4b last year.
Great Eastern offers self-help tool to assess protection gaps
It also allows them to compare existing coverage.
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