Health and Benefits

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India weighs health insurance, claims reforms as medical costs surge — report

August 13 2026

A panel comprising regulators, insurers, hospitals, and led by the IRDAI chief will submit recommendations by year-end.

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Aon names Stara Low as head of growth, health solutions in Singapore

August 7 2026

Low joins from WTW amid a string of health solutions hires at Aon Singapore.

AIA Singapore expands cross-border corporate medical benefits

July 31 2026

The cross-border benefits extension is intended for employees who prefer treatment in Malaysia due to lower costs.

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Data-led renewals in focus as APAC employee benefits costs rise – Pacific Prime

May 22 2026

AI use in claims, risk assessment and fraud detection is becoming more relevant as employers seek more targeted ways to manage benefits spend.

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Nearly US$1bn returned to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation from country’s National Treasury

May 8 2026

The returned funds will be used to improve health services, enhance benefits, improve systems, and speed up services for members nationwide.

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Cigna Healthcare names Michael Khan as chief executive officer of Hong Kong

April 9 2026

He spent over 12 years at Marsh, where he most recently led its health and benefits practice in Hong Kong.

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India's Galaxy Health Insurance sets FY 2027 premium goal at 4.5bn rupees, eyes breakeven in 4 years

September 26 2025

The insurer, which secured its licence in 2024, is expanding its product mix and branch network in India.

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Australia’s commercial property rates fall fastest globally in first half of 2025

August 26 2025

Marsh attributes rate declines to lower nat cat losses, increased insurer capacity, and greater competition.

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Cambodia's GWP grows 31% in Q2

August 21 2025

Life segment led growth with a 53% increase in premiums.

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Bupa Australia agrees to pay A$35m penalty over claim assessment failures

June 30 2025

"Our priority has been to communicate and compensate our affected health insurance customers and providers, along with putting in place measures to help ensure this does not happen again," says APAC Chief...

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