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India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

India's rural and semi-urban regions are emerging as important growth drivers for the country's insurance sector.

Jimmy John | 15 Apr 2026

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Japan Post Insurance has invested in Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group, that operates an omni-channel insurance distribution business in Japan.

Jimmy John | 15 Apr 2026

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Singlife has announced a new partnership with the Singapore Management University (SMU) to collaborate on retirement readiness research and support the development of actuarial science talent in Singapore, as the nation navigates the challenges of...

Jimmy John | 15 Apr 2026

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

Monthly insurance premiums for Japan's late-stage elderly medical care system, which covers individuals aged 75 and above, are projected to rise to a record average of JPY7,989 ($48-56) nationwide for this fiscal year and the next.

Reva Ganesan | 14 Apr 2026

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

Reva Ganesan | 14 Apr 2026

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

Anoop Khanna | 13 Apr 2026

Australia: Interim review report of independent Life Insurance Code of Practice released

Australia: Interim review report of independent Life Insurance Code of Practice released

Anoop Khanna | 13 Apr 2026

India: Health risks rise, but financial preparedness lags

India: Health risks rise, but financial preparedness lags

Anoop Khanna | 13 Apr 2026

Past Articles

Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

Over 90% of Malaysians delay seeking medical care, study finds

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

Malaysia: 2026 LIAM priorities will include balancing healthcare access and affordability

Thailand: Regulator looks to develop health insurance policies for treatment at public hospitals

Thailand: Regulator looks to develop health insurance policies for treatment at public hospitals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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