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The Philippines: Liquidating pre-need firm pays out more than 17,000 claims so far, looking to pay out the rest

The Philippines: Liquidating pre-need firm pays out more than 17,000 claims so far, looking to pay out the rest

As it continues the liquidation process, The Philippines' insurance regulator, the Insurance Commission, has revealed that Danvil has paid out over PHP1.62bn ($26.31m) in claims.

Sarah Si | 28 May 2026

China: Basic medical insurance coverage for citizens remains stable

China: Basic medical insurance coverage for citizens remains stable

Data from the State Taxation Administration has revealed that over 1.3bn people in China have availed of the country's basic medical insurance coverage in the first quarter of 2026, with contribution revenues reaching CNY598.1bn ($88bn), up...

Jimmy John | 27 May 2026

The Philippines: PhilHealth benefit payments hit US$2.32bn from Jan-April 2026

The Philippines: PhilHealth benefit payments hit US$2.32bn from Jan-April 2026

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has paid out PHP143.22bn ($2.32bn) in benefit claims nationwide from 1 January 2026 to 30 Apri, 2026, marking a 56.15% increase compared to the PHP91.72bn released during the same period...

Jimmy John | 27 May 2026

China: 'Whitelist' to prevent misuse of healthcare insurance

China: 'Whitelist' to prevent misuse of healthcare insurance

China will soon come out with a whitelist of medical products that can be purchased at retail pharmacies using personal healthcare insurance accounts. This move will regulate the use of employee basic medical insurance personal accounts in...

Anoop Khanna | 25 May 2026

Bharti AXA Life declares US$24.7m bonus for FY2025-26

Bharti AXA Life declares US$24.7m bonus for FY2025-26

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 22 May 2026

New Zealanders willing to pay for life protection despite pressure on budgets

New Zealanders willing to pay for life protection despite pressure on budgets

Sarah Si | 21 May 2026

Prudential and LIMRA mark new phase of collaboration with MoU

Prudential and LIMRA mark new phase of collaboration with MoU

Sarah Si | 21 May 2026

Increasing number of Asian employees begin to trust AI in healthcare journeys

Increasing number of Asian employees begin to trust AI in healthcare journeys

Jimmy John | 20 May 2026

Past Articles

Australia: Older Australians to be hit hard by the cuts in health insurance rebates

Australia: Older Australians to be hit hard by the cuts in health insurance rebates

Vietnam: National health insurance coverage will be expanded

Vietnam: National health insurance coverage will be expanded

Global: Severe bodily injury claims drive widening cost gaps between different jurisdictions

Global: Severe bodily injury claims drive widening cost gaps between different jurisdictions

Singapore: Life insurers record highest first-quarter payouts since 2021

Singapore: Life insurers record highest first-quarter payouts since 2021

Japan: Public health insurance to cover pioneering iPS Parkinson's Treatment

Japan: Public health insurance to cover pioneering iPS Parkinson's Treatment

New Zealand: Life insurer pays US$470m in claims in 2025

New Zealand: Life insurer pays US$470m in claims in 2025

Indonesia: The newest member of group of ageing Asian nations

Indonesia: The newest member of group of ageing Asian nations

Taiwan: Based on current trends, National Health Insurance reserves in 2027 will be comfortable

Taiwan: Based on current trends, National Health Insurance reserves in 2027 will be comfortable

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