Health insurance

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.

1 in 5 Australians raise health excess to pocket savings on premiums

Gen Z respondents were the most likely to raise their excess at 30%.

Bupa Hong Kong introduces Blua Health Pass to expand affordable coverage

Customers can access discounted rates of up to 67% across 380 service points.

AXA China Region partners with Hainan zone on medical insurance

The insurer also partnered with China Biotech Services Holdings.

AXA Hong Kong and Macau unveils cross-border health management

The network includes over 500 doctors and 30 specialist services.

Foreigners drive 150% surge in health insurance uptake in India

The growth is strongest amongst women and non-residents.

Swiss Re appoints Abrokwah to lead L&H Japan

He joins from Swiss Re’s US L&H business.

Swiss Re reports Asia’s protection gaps hit $390b in 2024

China leads with a $143b health protection gap.

Australians waste dental benefits by skipping no-gap cover

Using a no-gap provider twice a year could save individuals $124.78 annually.

Japan health ministry plans upfront premiums for foreigners

The measure targets low payment compliance amongst foreign residents.

AIA launches GlobalFlexi plan with 6.5% return potential

The plan also includes a Health Impairment Option, a first in the market.

Why do Australians rank health insurance highest on financial value?

One-fifth believe extras cover offers the best return on investment.

Taiwan expands long-term care to younger dementia patients

The current system limits coverage mainly to those aged 65 and older.