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China: Medical insurance coverage will be expanded under the new plan for 2026-2030

China: Medical insurance coverage will be expanded under the new plan for 2026-2030

China will expand the scope of medical insurance coverage, strengthen support for medical innovation, streamline services and tighten fund supervision during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).

Anoop Khanna | 08 Sep 2026

Pneumonia tops PhilHealth healthcare payouts in first half of 2026

Pneumonia tops PhilHealth healthcare payouts in first half of 2026

Community-acquired pneumonia III topped the medical conditions with the highest payouts from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in the first half of 2026, receiving PHP12.76bn ($215.1m) in healthcare claim payments.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Reports: Samsung insurance businesses pursue overseas investments worth up to $6.6bn

Reports: Samsung insurance businesses pursue overseas investments worth up to $6.6bn

Samsung's insurance businesses are reportedly pursuing two major overseas investments that could together be worth as much as $6.6bn, as the South Korean group looks to expand beyond its domestic market. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance is in...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Dai-ichi Life's New Zealand arm to acquire Fidelity Life for US$370

Dai-ichi Life's New Zealand arm to acquire Fidelity Life for US$370

Dai-ichi Life Group's New Zealand subsidiary, Partners Group Holdings, has agreed to acquire 100% of Fidelity Life Assurance Company for NZ$630m ($369m). This effectively expands the Japanese insurer's presence in the country's life...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Indonesia: Life premiums rise 8.2% in 1H2026

Indonesia: Life premiums rise 8.2% in 1H2026

Jimmy John | 02 Sep 2026

South Korea: Health insurance system likely to show deficit in 2026 and may require more government funding

South Korea: Health insurance system likely to show deficit in 2026 and may require more government funding

Anoop Khanna | 31 Aug 2026

Taiwan: Health checks and preventive care to be incentivised

Taiwan: Health checks and preventive care to be incentivised

Anoop Khanna | 31 Aug 2026

Australia: Government will fulfil its promise on financial advice

Australia: Government will fulfil its promise on financial advice

Anoop Khanna | 31 Aug 2026

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Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

India: Prudential Health commences operations

India: Prudential Health commences operations

Philippines: Life premiums rise 17.9% in 1H 2026

Philippines: Life premiums rise 17.9% in 1H 2026

Australia: Health rebate cut puts older cover at risk

Australia: Health rebate cut puts older cover at risk

India: While consumer demand for health insurance continues to rise, customer experience worsens

India: While consumer demand for health insurance continues to rise, customer experience worsens

Taiwan: Social insurance liberalised further on par with National Health Insurance Scheme

Taiwan: Social insurance liberalised further on par with National Health Insurance Scheme

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