Accident and Health

Charred cafeteria interior with ruined tables and stools; search-and-rescue workers in orange vests inspecting the scene.

Dhipaya identified as lead insurer in deadly Bangkok pub fire

July 14 2026

The venue was insured under a fire policy with total coverage of THB40m (US$1.19m).

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Japan general insurers' underwriting performance improves as fire claims fall in FY2025

July 13 2026

Fire insurance led Japan's non-life market improvement in FY2025, as claims fell sharply despite continued premium growth across major commercial lines.

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XN Global launches health insurance offering in Hong Kong

July 9 2026

The move broadens the managing general agent’s reach in Asia through a tie-up with local carrier Asia Insurance.

Prudential Singapore appoints Manu Tandon as chief health and protection officer

July 7 2026

The former HSBC chief health officer brings more than two decades of experience in health, protection and employee benefits across Asia.

A hospital ward with multiple patient beds separated by blue curtains and medical equipment along the walls under bright ceiling lights.

Malaysia to begin MediAsas health insurance pilot by end-July

July 7 2026

The base MHIT plan is expected to be rolled out nationwide in January 2027 following the Klang Valley pilot.

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Korea's FSS hands non-dispute complaints to insurance associations

July 6 2026

Motor accident fault-ratio complaints will be the first cases transferred under the new complaint-handling process.

Australia proposes sweeping overhaul of private health insurance system

July 6 2026

A new consultation outlines changes to how PHI products are structured and funded, with feedback invited before reforms are finalised.

Insurers urged to rethink the 'last mile' as trust becomes key to personalisation

July 3 2026

Executives at ITC Asia said insurers should make data collection a visible value exchange while simplifying disclosure, reducing friction and improving customer experience.

QBE expands Evariste Yeung's remit to cover motor, A&H and householder across Asia

July 2 2026

The promotion expands Yeung's remit to include householder insurance alongside his existing regional motor responsibilities.

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China claims pressure eases further in April as premium growth moderates

June 29 2026

Life claims declined sharply by more than 12%, while non-life payouts stabilised, highlighting diverging underwriting conditions across segments.

India's GI premiums grow 9% in May as fire weakness persists

June 25 2026

A fifth straight decline in fire premiums was offset by growth in health and motor, alongside sharp gains in aviation, marine and personal accident.

Two men in suits shake hands while holding certificates at a signing ceremony backdrop about a cancer precision medicine reinsurance treaty.

Malaysian Re, China Re Life back cancer precision medicine reinsurance framework

June 19 2026

The move will provide reinsurance and retakaful capacity for insurance and takaful products covering selected advanced cancer treatments.

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