Medical Insurance
Australians average two hospital insurance claims a year
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.
Markel Insurance launches clinical trials coverage in 100 jurisdictions
It is tailored to meet local regulatory requirements.
FWD launches cross-border medical plans amidst rising demand in GBA
Nearly a third of residents have sought treatment in China.
AXA Hong Kong launches endoscopy concierge for cross-border healthcare
The plan expands coverage beyond lung and breast cancer.
Manulife Hong Kong launches two critical illness products with income aid
One of the plans covers 121 critical illnesses and diseases.
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
Informants may receive a one-time reward ranging from$27.8 to $27,427.
Philippines calls for more gender-specific insurance and HMO plans
The commission also encourages gender-sensitive plans and programmes.
AXA Philippines partners with Grab, MOVE IT on gig insurance
The gig workers are eligible for up to ₱1m of insurance coverage.
How well do Australian’s know about tiered private hospital insurance system?
13% said the tier system is as confusing as the previous insurer-specific policies.
Prudential partners with Thomson Medical to expand IP specialist network
IP customers will have access to approximately 100 additional specialist doctors.
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