Health insurance

Swiss Re Institute report predicts AI impact on health industry

Insurers are advised to take advantage of this to expand cyber risk offerings.

Swiss Re Institute report predicts AI impact on health industry

Insurers are advised to take advantage of this to expand cyber risk offerings.

Manulife, Mind HK launch anti-stigma campaign

The two-year partnership will begin with four programmes to launch in 2024.

Singlife introduces first market insurance for dementia care

Dementia is the 5th leading cause of disability in the country.

52% of India’s health insurance policyholders indicate a premium increase

The industry’s premiums are expected to rise 10% to 15%.

Prosper Health joins AXA to strengthen healthcare in China

AXA customers gain access to medical facilities across 296 cities in China.

Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan

The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.

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.