Medical inflation

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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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Hong Kong private medical claims spend up over 60% in four years – HKFI study

April 29 2026

Day procedures and higher-end outpatient care were flagged as key drivers, with the study also pointing to panel providers and group plans as potential cost moderators.

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Malaysia life insurers’ medical claims rise 5.3% in 2025 – LIAM

April 16 2026

The industry association also expects the country's medical inflation rate to reach 16% in 2026.

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