Accident and Health

India GI premium growth accelerates to 9% in FY2025-26

September 18 2026

GI Council data shows premium growth accelerated from 6.2% a year earlier, though the combined ratio climbed to 117.83%.

Niva Bupa gets a transformation officer and a new CIO

Niva Bupa names new chief transformation officer, chief investment officer

September 17 2026

Jain, at the insurer since 2015 and CIO since 2020, moves to the new role, while Bhatia steps up from fund manager with over 18 years' investment experience

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.

Starr taps Patto To as regional A&H claims manager for Asia

September 15 2026

Having worked in the industry for over eight years, To brings extensive experience in A&H and consumer lines claims

Sharon Ho joins Starr to lead Hong Kong accident & health push

Starr taps Sharon Ho as head of accident & health for Hong Kong

September 14 2026

The insurer has handed her a remit centred on building its travel book across multiple distribution channels.

South Korea's non-life premium growth accelerates to 11.8% in Q2

September 14 2026

Premium growth accelerated from Q1 as long-term business expanded 14.1%, while general insurance grew at a moderate pace led by motor.

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.

Verisk Life & Health head Jeff Cook relocates to Singapore

September 4 2026

The move brings senior leadership closer to insurers and the company's partners across Asia.

South Korea tightens oversight of minor traffic injury claims

September 3 2026

The measures are aimed at curbing payout leakages and reducing premium pressure on policyholders, the regulator said.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Macau Insurance Company Limited

Motor and medical losses push Macau Insurance to underwriting loss in 2025 as AM Best affirms ratings

September 2 2026

The insurer has tightened underwriting and dropped loss-making business, with a better result expected this year.

Stephenie Tong returns to Cigna Hong Kong

September 1 2026

Tong returns to the health insurer after six years away, most recently as an assistant vice president at broker Lockton in Hong Kong.

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