Medical Insurance
Australian families avoid private hospital insurance use over high gap fees
Australian families avoid private hospital insurance use over high gap fees
17% of couples and 15% of singles reported doing the same.
Taiwan may add Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla to National Health Insurance by 2025
Kisunla is currently undergoing a health technology assessment.
APAC seen as fastest region in medical insurance market with 12.4% CAGR
The global medical insurance market was valued at $1.7t in 2023.
FWD Hong Kong promotes cancer genomics via MAX platform
It aims to educate the public on the benefits of early cancer detection.
FWD Hong Kong partners GBAH on outpatient coverage across six China cities
The plan leverages GBAH’s network of more than 240 clinics.
Blue Cross expands GBA healthcare access with cross-border partners
Individual and group medical insurance holders can access medical consultations.
Prudential Hong Kong begins accepting claims for histotripsy care
Histotripsy uses focused soundwaves to create microbubbles within a tumour.
FWD Hong Kong adds cross-border care via New Frontier deal
The initiative includes a cashless hospitalisation service.
Rise of early-onset chronic illness press traditional insurance models
The median age for cardiology consultations has dropped to 33.
Australians average two hospital insurance claims a year
21% rated hospital cover as their most essential form of insurance.
Prudential Care360 includes surgery, ICU, and infectious disease cover
The plan also offers daily income payouts when the policyholder is hospitalised.
Indians prioritise insurance for protection against rising health costs
A third also reported buying more coverage to supplement their corporate health plans.
Hong Kong staff medical insurance costs rise 55% over three years
Hospitalisation rates, however, have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Future Generali expands health insurance offering amidst medical cost surge
Over 80% are uncertain about whether their current health insurance is sufficient.
Rising dental costs prompt Australians to reconsider extras health insurance
24% of Australians would spend more on dental care if they could afford it.
Bowtie debuts first term critical illness plan for children, pregnant women
Bowtie’s new plan is a term-based product with no savings component.
Chubb Life Hong Kong offers digital plan with life and accidental death cover
The product does not require a health examination or financial background check.
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