Medical inflation

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Malaysia's non-life premiums to expand despite intensifying margin pressures: AM Best

September 10 2026

Regulatory reforms, increasing insurance penetration and demand for digital and catastrophe coverage are expected to drive growth in Malaysia's non-life insurance market.

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.

Australian health insurers face margin squeeze as claims cost outpaces premiums — S&P

September 8 2026

Smaller insurers are most at risk if profitability weakens, the ratings agency warned.

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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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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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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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Hanwha General's long-term line's profit falls despite revenue growth: AM Best

July 27 2026

Rising medical claims and competition squeeze margins on the South Korean insurer's long-term book.

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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.

Insurers should design for life stages, not products, executives say at ITC Asia

July 3 2026

Rising medical inflation and ageing populations are forcing life and health insurers to shift from product distribution to life-stage design and value generation.

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Thai Life Insurance premiums rise 3.45% in 2025 on health and savings demand

June 17 2026

Sector posted moderate growth in 2025 across protection, savings and investment-linked products on the back of rising healthcare 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.

Bupa launches cross-border health insurance plan for Hong Kong residents

May 19 2026

The Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme combines inpatient coverage in Hong Kong and Mainland China with outpatient and preventive care services in Hong Kong.

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