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Demand for international wealth insurance rising in Asia

Demand for international wealth insurance rising in Asia

New research from insurance-based wealth solutions provider, Utmost, has revealed a growing adoption and awareness of international wealth insurance across Asia.

Jimmy John | 26 Aug 2026

Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

The government has increased its budget allocation towards its mental health support initiative to NT$429m (US$13.5m) for 2027 from the current NT$350m, reported the Taipei Times.

Jimmy John | 26 Aug 2026

India: Prudential Health commences operations

India: Prudential Health commences operations

Prudential Health India, a standalone health insurance company backed by Prudential plc and the HCL Group, has commenced its business operations in India.

Jimmy John | 26 Aug 2026

Philippines: Life premiums rise 17.9% in 1H 2026

Philippines: Life premiums rise 17.9% in 1H 2026

Life insurance premium collections in the Philippines rose 17.91% year-on-year to PHP229.98bn ($3.73bn) in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Insurance Commission.

Reva Ganesan | 25 Aug 2026

Australia: Health rebate cut puts older cover at risk

Australia: Health rebate cut puts older cover at risk

Reva Ganesan | 25 Aug 2026

India: While consumer demand for health insurance continues to rise, customer experience worsens

India: While consumer demand for health insurance continues to rise, customer experience worsens

Anoop Khanna | 24 Aug 2026

Taiwan: Social insurance liberalised further on par with National Health Insurance Scheme

Taiwan: Social insurance liberalised further on par with National Health Insurance Scheme

Anoop Khanna | 24 Aug 2026

Asia: As South Asia and China age, risks from rising heat surge

Asia: As South Asia and China age, risks from rising heat surge

Anoop Khanna | 24 Aug 2026

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Taiwan: Life Insurers' new policy premiums surge in first seven months of 2026

Taiwan: Life Insurers' new policy premiums surge in first seven months of 2026

India: Life insurance shifts towards higher-value cover

India: Life insurance shifts towards higher-value cover

New Zealand: Insurance can play a greater role in country's healthcare system

New Zealand: Insurance can play a greater role in country's healthcare system

India: Rising healthcare costs are the top worry for corporate employees

India: Rising healthcare costs are the top worry for corporate employees

China redirects medical insurance funds towards primary healthcare

China redirects medical insurance funds towards primary healthcare

India weighs health insurance reforms amid rising medical costs

India weighs health insurance reforms amid rising medical costs

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