Medical Insurance
CEO says Malaysian insurers face uninsurable risks as compliance focus grows
CEO says Malaysian insurers face uninsurable risks as compliance focus grows
He says risk management has drifted from core underwriting toward compliance functions.
2 days ago
Hong Kong reviews medical insurance on affordability concerns
The regulator also said it plans to introduce further measures to support the captive insurance market.
4 days ago
Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift
New PRUExtra Care series replaces old suite to meet 2025 mandate.
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs
48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.
Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent
It now runs across 20 network clinics with document-free verification at kiosk.
AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise
The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.
Dental insurance forecast rockets 9.5% CAGR through 2033
Market Data Forecast pegs the category at $233.8b in 2024 then $529.2b by 2033.
AIA debuts SelectWise as 46% of Hong Kongers want privacy and cheaper care
57% of Hongkongers have considered mainland China for medical treatment.
Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers
Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.
Vietnam adds 35 diseases to social insurance coverage
The rules apply under the 2024 Law on Social Insurance for work injury benefits.
China adds 114 drugs to national medical insurance list
The country’s commercial insurance innovative drug list now has 19 medications.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
AIA Hong Kong & Macau launches new plan with 115 conditions for families
AIA also launched a lower-cost option covering 58 critical illnesses.
Singapore insurers face rising claims with medical costs set to climb
57% of insurers expect further increases in medical cost over the next three years.
3 in 5 Singaporeans worried they can’t afford vital medical care
There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.
Children drive surge in pollution-linked health claims in India
Pollution-related illnesses now form more than 8% of total hospitalisation claims
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