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Barriers still exist in healthcare and health insurance, study finds

Barriers still exist in healthcare and health insurance, study finds

A study conducted by Cigna across 13 global markets finds that uncertainty about health insurance, long waiting times and cost can make it harder for people to act on their health.

Ahmad Zaki | 04 Nov 2026

South Korea: Country's first dedicated insurance plan for teachers launched

South Korea: Country's first dedicated insurance plan for teachers launched

Hanwha General Insurance has launched a first of its kind dedicated insurance plan for school employees, with special focus on the female workforce.

Jimmy John | 04 Nov 2026

South Korea: Nationwide campaign launched for unclaimed insurance benefits

South Korea: Nationwide campaign launched for unclaimed insurance benefits

A nationwide campaign launched by the Korea Life Insurance Association in collaboration with the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency will help policyholders check and recover unclaimed insurance benefits through the "Find My Insurance" platform,...

Jimmy John | 03 Nov 2026

Pakistan: Senate clears bill for potential privatisation of State Life Insurance Corporation

Pakistan: Senate clears bill for potential privatisation of State Life Insurance Corporation

The Pakistan Senate has passed a legislation to convert the state-owned State Life Insurance Corporation into company under Companies Act, 2017, while shielding policyholders and employees, reported the Profit.

Jimmy John | 03 Nov 2026

India: Government sponsored health insurance scheme for citizens above 70 completes two successful years

Anoop Khanna | 02 Nov 2026

South Korea: Heat illness insurance payouts surge fourfold in Gyeonggi's record summer

South Korea: Heat illness insurance payouts surge fourfold in Gyeonggi's record summer

02 Nov 2026

Bupa Hong Kong highlights health effects of sleep deprivation

Bupa Hong Kong highlights health effects of sleep deprivation

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 30 Oct 2026

Singlife paper looks at translating intentions to adopt daily sustainable lifestyles into action

Singlife paper looks at translating intentions to adopt daily sustainable lifestyles into action

Sarah Si | 29 Oct 2026

Past Articles

Australia: Challenger rejects Japanese insurers buyout offer

Australia: Challenger rejects Japanese insurers buyout offer

Singapore: Allianz's new plan addresses the challenge of sports injuries from nationwide fitness boom

Singapore: Allianz's new plan addresses the challenge of sports injuries from nationwide fitness boom

Malaysia: Regulator launches new insurance platform for persons with disabilities

Malaysia: Regulator launches new insurance platform for persons with disabilities

South Korea: Health insurance surplus from foreign subscribers hits record KRW1tn

South Korea: Health insurance surplus from foreign subscribers hits record KRW1tn

China: Basic medical insurance paid out US$259.5bn in first nine months of 2026

China: Basic medical insurance paid out US$259.5bn in first nine months of 2026

India: Online channels influence 40% of insurance sales

India: Online channels influence 40% of insurance sales

South Asia: Four South Asian neighbours join forces to tackle rising heat risk

South Asia: Four South Asian neighbours join forces to tackle rising heat risk

Two-thirds of Hong Kong residents use AI for mind health support

Two-thirds of Hong Kong residents use AI for mind health support

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