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Malaysia: Health Ministry seeks action on soaring medical insurance costs

The Health Ministry has not dismissed the possibility that rising premiums for medical and health insurance or takaful products are driving more high-income (T20) individuals to seek treatment at public hospitals instead of private facilities.

Reva Ganesan | 09 Sep 2025

South Korea: Depression cases surpass 1.1m in 2024

Analysis of data from National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) of South Korea reveals that in 2024 the number of people diagnosed with depression surged to a record high of over 1.1m.

Anoop Khanna | 08 Sep 2025

Asia: The continent is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, insurers must catch up

In 2000, just 6% of the Asian population was aged 65 and above and this is estimated to reach around 10% in 2025 and is projected to further climb to nearly 20% by 2050 according to Swiss Re.

Anoop Khanna | 08 Sep 2025

India: Individual life and health insurance covers exempted from GST

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and insurance products for individuals has been cut to zero from the existing 18%. The government and the insurance industry hopes that this improved affordability of essential insurance covers...

Anoop Khanna | 05 Sep 2025

Malaysia: Measures to make insurance affordable for low and middle-income households

Anoop Khanna | 05 Sep 2025

South Korea: Restrictions on overseas travel for those with unpaid health insurance dues

Anoop Khanna | 05 Sep 2025

Global: Over a billion people living with mental health conditions

Anoop Khanna | 05 Sep 2025

Singapore: Government accepts recommendation to subsidise premiums

Sarah Si | 02 Sep 2025

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