Medical Insurance
AIA and MediCard combine life and health benefits
AIA and MediCard combine life and health benefits
Employers can provide medical access and financial protection through a single package.
2 days ago
China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown
More than 50,000 certified workers have been trained to deliver nursing and personal assistance.
3 days ago
APAC obesity gap leaves employers with higher claims
Many health plans do not cover obesity medicines, treatments or surgery unless tied to another condition.
Prudential launches care service as Malaysians delay treatment
The service gives eligible customers help from specialist booking to recovery.
Cigna expands China hospital cover as Hong Kong costs rise
Residents made more overseas trips in 2025 as medical needs shifted.
South Korea shields doctors from $1.2m claims
The government will pay the full $1,138 annual premium per specialist.
Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
The treaty supports access to precision medicine through local insurers and takaful operators.
Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
China insurance covers 95% as fraud probes hit 1,626 institutions
Authorities inspected 124700 providers using tracking codes to enforce compliance.
Critical illness insurance seen growing 11.4% CAGR through 2034
Forecast value reaches $365.92b by 2034 from $154.28b in 2026.
CEO says Malaysian insurers face uninsurable risks as compliance focus grows
He says risk management has drifted from core underwriting toward compliance functions.
Hong Kong reviews medical insurance on affordability concerns
The regulator also said it plans to introduce further measures to support the captive insurance market.
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.
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