Health insurance

Extended mortality risks loom for insurers

Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.

Extended mortality risks loom for insurers

Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.

Ping An Health sees strong return on equity continuity

It reported capital and surplus (C&S) of $1.22b in 2023.

MSIG, Serenity target gaps in local health coverage

It plans to expand to Indonesia and Vietnam.

New Singlife campaign offers up to 4.5% returns amidst inflation woes

It is available for the first S$10,000 in an account.

Allianz Life enhances employee benefits in Malaysia

Some of the benefits include priority admission and cashless outpatient radiotherapy treatment.

Insurers burdened by managing investments, seeks third-party aid

Life insurers outsource less frequently than P&C or health insurers.

Only a third of Singaporeans have critical illness coverage

A quarter of Gen Zs did not meet MAS’ financial planning guidelines.

Philippine HMO net income rebounds to $11.2m in H1 2024

Thanks to higher revenues driven by higher membership fees collected. 

Only 33% of Macau insurances cover Chinese medicine

Over half identified high medical costs as a barrier to medical freedom.

Emerging markets in Asia propel health reinsurance growth

In smaller SEA markets, reinsurers continue to support the growth of health insurance.

Nearly half of Hong Kong workers report mental strain, desire to leave

41% are planning to work from home to avoid workplace interactions.

China encourages continuous medical insurance participation

Policyholders of 4-straight years are eligible for an annual increase of ~$140.

Ping An ranks 53rd in the Fortune 500 list 2024

Marking their 15th consecutive year on the list.  

Dhipaya Insurance’s solid 2023 earnings supported by investment gains

The insurer has a strong presence in Thailand’s non-life insurance market, said AM Best.

Why health insurance is crucial for HR leaders

About nine in 10 employers prioritise health benefits in employee value proposition.