Health insurance

FWD Names Salvilla chief health officer of new unit

Dr. Salvilla joined FWD back in March 2021.

Health insurers show mixed profit margins in Q4’23

There was a noticeable decrease in market capitalisation noted from Q4’22 to Q4’23.

Four key policies to change Vietnam’s health insurance law

93 million Vietnamese individuals have health insurance.

The global insurance market projects a 4.5% CAGR increase by 2027

Demand for car and travel insurance is increasing, amidst mandatory coverage.

UAE mandates employer-paid health insurance to foreigners

This requirement has already been enacted in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Over 1.12 billion in China receive health e-certificates

The e-certificates enables individuals to present a QR code instead of physical insurance cards.

AIA launches new health plans in Greater Bay Area

The three new plans offer compensation, home visits, and outpatient coverage. 

Malaysian Re inks deal with Chinese firms on cancer treatment

It hopes to improve products under health and medical.

IRDAI removes age cap for health insurance: Report

Other improvements have also been made to India’s healthcare system.

India’s non-life premiums see double-digit growth in FY’24

The industry is projected to grow 13% to 15% in the medium term.

1 in 5 Australians don't have adequate insurance

About 9% indicated a need for health insurance.

Why insurance providers are the key to APAC health solutions

Insurance-backed digital app penetration is projected to rise by 70% in the next two years.

Lifenet, Eisai develops dementia insurance coverage

The plan includes coverage from the mild cognitive impairment stage of dementia.

Australians strike out health insurance amid soaring costs

Over the past twenty years, health insurance prices have more than tripled.

Hong Kong’s PA&H insurance sector to reach $28.5b in 2028

This growth was driven by the increased health awareness brought by the pandemic.

Singapore's LIA unveils consumer guide to medical underwriting

The association’s management committee continues second term.