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Japan: Call for reform to public medical insurance system

Japan: Call for reform to public medical insurance system

The National Federation of Health Insurance Societies, or Kenporen has called for an overhaul of the country's public medical insurance system, reported the Jiji Press.

Jimmy John | 08 Jul 2026

Malaysia's insurance sector holds steady amid rising cost pressures

Malaysia's insurance sector holds steady amid rising cost pressures

Malaysia's insurance and takaful industry is expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026, supported by strong capital positions despite ongoing challenges from medical inflation, softer investment returns and weaker consumer...

Reva Ganesan | 07 Jul 2026

India: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) flags rising surrenders of life insurance policies

India: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) flags rising surrenders of life insurance policies

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that rising surrenders and withdrawals of life insurance policies in financial year 2025-26 indicates policyholder dissatisfaction.

Anoop Khanna | 06 Jul 2026

Taiwan: Parents need to check labour insurance and pension rights for students taking summer jobs

Taiwan: Parents need to check labour insurance and pension rights for students taking summer jobs

As summer vacation begins in Taiwan, the Labour ministry is encouraging parents of the students taking up part-time jobs, to help their children confirm their insurance coverage and pension contributions through payroll records or the Bureau...

Anoop Khanna | 06 Jul 2026

China: Insurance cover for workers in new forms of employment will now be available across the country

China: Insurance cover for workers in new forms of employment will now be available across the country

Anoop Khanna | 06 Jul 2026

Vietnam: Health ministry drafts new framework for medical service fees under insurance

Vietnam: Health ministry drafts new framework for medical service fees under insurance

Reva Ganesan | 03 Jul 2026

Finalists revealed for 11th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards

Finalists revealed for 11th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards

AIR team | 02 Jul 2026

Thailand's life insurance association looks to upgrade claims processing

Thailand's life insurance association looks to upgrade claims processing

Sarah Si | 02 Jul 2026

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Australia: High risk to public health possible under proposal for pharmacists to prescribe controlled drugs

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Asia to drive worldwide life insurance business

Family responsibilities delaying retirement planning for many Singaporeans, survey finds

Family responsibilities delaying retirement planning for many Singaporeans, survey finds

India: Increasing financial awareness is not translating into increasing health insurance covers

India: Increasing financial awareness is not translating into increasing health insurance covers

Bangladesh: Insurance industry needs stronger regulation, wider penetration and comprehensive reforms

Bangladesh: Insurance industry needs stronger regulation, wider penetration and comprehensive reforms

PhilHealth benefit payments rise nearly 50% to US$2.9bn by end-May

PhilHealth benefit payments rise nearly 50% to US$2.9bn by end-May

Indonesians leverage technology to access financial information and guidance, study finds

Indonesians leverage technology to access financial information and guidance, study finds

Public-private partnerships may be solution to medical inflation, says Thai association

Public-private partnerships may be solution to medical inflation, says Thai association

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