Healthcare

Indonesia allocates US$1.1bn to national health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to support claims payments

Indonesia to inject US$1.1bn into BPJS Kesehatan to support healthcare claims payments

September 30 2026

The funds will be disbursed in two IDR10trn (US$557m) instalments, as the insurer seeks to address a cash flow gap between contributions collected and healthcare service payments.

LIAM seeks reinsurance tax parity, 8% group insurance tax waiver in 2027 budget

September 28 2026

The association wants to help strengthen onshore reinsurance capacity and extend employee cover, which reaches fewer than half of Malaysian workers.

Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027

September 16 2026

The change is expected to increase the cost of cover for around 3.2 million older Australians.

South Korea freezes National Health Insurance premium rate at 7.19% for 2027

September 9 2026

The move comes as private insurers report higher health claims costs and regulators are stepping up scrutiny of medical claim payouts.

AXA launches cross-border health insurance plan as demand for mainland treatment grows

September 8 2026

The insurer's survey found rising interest among Hong Kong residents in seeking treatment in China, due to lower costs and shorter waiting times.

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Malaysia medical claims inflation hits 12.3% in 2025

August 28 2026

Utilisation, not price, drove most of the rise, with insurers and takaful operators paying RM13.5bn (US$3.35bn) on about 1.08 million claims.

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Asia Commercial Bank subsidiaries secure licence for non-life insurer in Vietnam

August 24 2026

The Ho Chi Minh City-based company will be 91% owned by ACB Asset Management and authorised to write health, motor, property and other short-tail lines.

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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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Australian private health cover reaches 45.6% of population, highest since 2017

August 3 2026

Six straight years of gains have recovered about half the ground lost since 2014, when take-up peaked at 47.3%.

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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Star Health posts strong underwriting profit, combined ratio improves to 97.7% in Q1

July 30 2026

Healthy premium growth and sustained operating efficiencies boosted the insurer’s underwriting profit during the quarter.

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BNM plans independent oversight framework for MediAsas

July 30 2026

The base medical insurance and takaful product is undergoing pilot testing ahead of a planned January 2027 launch.

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