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Thursday, April 23, 2026

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APAC insurers prepare for a post-BMI underwriting era as GLP-1 use grows

Apac insurers prepare for a post bmi underwriting era as glp 1 use grows rein asia
Reinsurers say weight history, adherence and rebound risk will matter more than point-in-time BMI as medication-driven weight loss scales.

Joanne Madrid

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