Health

Rear view of an elderly person in a wheelchair in a room lined with multiple wheelchairs, likely a care facility lounge.

KIRI urges reforms to help insurers develop Korea's mid-priced long-term care market

July 13 2026

Separating facility ownership from operations and linking insurance products with care services could help insurers develop Korea's mid-priced long-term care market, KIRI said.

Four girls and a supervising adult at a cafeteria table, chatting and eating lunch items like fruit, bread, and vegetables.

AIA names winners of Healthiest Schools competition, expands programme to Myanmar and New Zealand

July 10 2026

The insurer awarded US$100,000 to schools across Asia Pacific as it broadens the initiative's regional footprint for 2026/27.

Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore names Yuting Lim as CEO

July 8 2026

The Prudential veteran joined PFA as head of distribution in 2024.

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.

Aon appoints Matthew Chae as Korea growth leader for life and health reinsurance

July 7 2026

He joins from TAL Australia, where most recently served as head of actuarial for Project Chrysalis.

Three young women walk along a busy street with pink scarves draped over their heads; one looks down at a phone while the others adjust their scarves as cars pass by in the background.

Parametric heat insurance triggers payouts for over 39,000 women workers in India

July 3 2026

A total of ₹2.06m (US$21,700) was paid to insured women workers across Gujarat and Delhi.

Two workers on a suspended platform clean or repair the white hull of a large ship, buckets in hand and harnessed for safety.

Howden targets off-contract healthcare gap with new cover for seafarers and families

July 1 2026

The product offers hospitalisation cover as a base product and is designed for shipping companies to purchase on behalf of seafarers.

Bupa to expand Australia healthcare footprint with Partnered Health acquisition

June 18 2026

The acquisition expands Bupa’s existing healthcare network, adding 68 clinics and corporate health businesses across Australia.

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