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Philippines: National health agency waives penalty fees in the face of energy crisis

Philippines: National health agency waives penalty fees in the face of energy crisis

The national energy emergency in the Philippines is showing its impact on residents, with health insurance premiums a definite financial pressure. In response, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, or PhilHealth, its state-owned...

Ahmad Zaki | 08 Apr 2026

Hong Kong: CTF Life teams up with government-owned mortgage corporation

Hong Kong: CTF Life teams up with government-owned mortgage corporation

CTF Life has announced a new collaboration with The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC), to provide its customers with an additional wealth management option for retirement.

Jimmy John | 08 Apr 2026

Thailand: Government pushes ahead with mandatory tourist insurance plan amid rising unpaid medical bills

Thailand: Government pushes ahead with mandatory tourist insurance plan amid rising unpaid medical bills

Thailand is moving forward with plans to implement regulations requiring international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country. The proposal comes amid a growing number of unpaid medical bills, which are placing...

Reva Ganesan | 07 Apr 2026

India: Protection gap grows as employers shift to preventative care and cost sharing

India: Protection gap grows as employers shift to preventative care and cost sharing

The financial protection gap for critical illnesses is widening, even as employers and insurers step up preventive care efforts and introduce cost-sharing measures to help manage rising treatment costs, according to a report released by Aon.

Reva Ganesan | 07 Apr 2026

Thailand: Regulator aims for a private health insurance system that can act as a health partner

Thailand: Regulator aims for a private health insurance system that can act as a health partner

Anoop Khanna | 06 Apr 2026

South Korea: Range of insurance products for children widened as insurers look for long-term customers

South Korea: Range of insurance products for children widened as insurers look for long-term customers

Anoop Khanna | 06 Apr 2026

Australia: Life insurers welcome new law that bans genetic discrimination

Australia: Life insurers welcome new law that bans genetic discrimination

Anoop Khanna | 06 Apr 2026

Indonesia: Cost pressures mount in individual health insurance

Indonesia: Cost pressures mount in individual health insurance

Reva Ganesan | 03 Apr 2026

Past Articles

Vietnam: Sun Life retains top position in Vietnam's voluntary retirement insurance market

Vietnam: Sun Life retains top position in Vietnam's voluntary retirement insurance market

South Korea: Moody's maintains stable outlook for life insurance segment

South Korea: Moody's maintains stable outlook for life insurance segment

Prudential Singapore emphasises importance of reviewing protection needs with financial advisors

Prudential Singapore emphasises importance of reviewing protection needs with financial advisors

Taiwan: National health insurance spending on cancer care peaks

Taiwan: National health insurance spending on cancer care peaks

LIA Singapore rolls out financial literacy programme for Gen Z students

LIA Singapore rolls out financial literacy programme for Gen Z students

Asian insurers urged to sustain equitable access to coverage amid rising healthcare pressures

Asian insurers urged to sustain equitable access to coverage amid rising healthcare pressures

Globally mobile individuals show stronger well-being but face stress and healthcare challenges

Globally mobile individuals show stronger well-being but face stress and healthcare challenges

China: More medical insurance funds for primary-level healthcare

China: More medical insurance funds for primary-level healthcare

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