Australia: Systemic failures in healthcare put seniors in residential facilities at risk

Australia: Systemic failures in healthcare put seniors in residential facilities at risk

Aussies living in residential aged care facilities are at risk as they may not be able to access regular GP care due to systematic failings in the care system.

Sarah Si | 11 Jun 2026

APAC: Tighter regulations drive insurers' shift to

APAC: Tighter regulations drive insurers' shift to "capital-light" strategies

Many insurers in the Asia-Pacific region now favour capital-light product strategies and are shifting to products that are less sensitive to interest rates, particularly protection products linked to mortality and morbidity risk, says Fitch Ratings.

AIR team | 11 Jun 2026

India: Medical insurance needs to be more than a purchase and a claim

India: Medical insurance needs to be more than a purchase and a claim

The health insurance sector needs to help individuals manage risks to good health, before they become medical events, according to Aditya Birla Health Insurance's CEO Mr Mayank Bathwal.

Anoop Khanna | 11 Jun 2026

Indonesia: Top regulatory official says interest rate hike to affect insurers' investment performance

Indonesia: Top regulatory official says interest rate hike to affect insurers' investment performance

The recent interest rate increase in Indonesia is seen to have consequences for the insurance industry, particularly on investment value and company liquidity management.

AIR team | 10 Jun 2026

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Malaysia: Mental illness to cost US$8.6bn in productivity losses by 2030

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