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Hong Kong: Post-pandemic private health insurance expenditure surged by over 60%

Hong Kong: Post-pandemic private health insurance expenditure surged by over 60%

Hong Kong's private medical insurance market registered an increase of over 60% in overall medical expenditure from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report by the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI).

Anoop Khanna | 04 May 2026

New Zealand: Regulatory returns show rapid rise in digital financial advice

New Zealand: Regulatory returns show rapid rise in digital financial advice

Digital financial advice activity in New Zealand registered significant growth over the past year, with the estimated number of clients receiving digital advice increasing by 90% from around 86,500 in 2024 to more than 164,800 in 2025, according...

Anoop Khanna | 04 May 2026

Insurer releases 1Q2026 business performance update

Insurer releases 1Q2026 business performance update

Prudential plc has released its 1Q2026 business performance update for the three months ended 31 March 2026.

Sarah Si | 30 Apr 2026

India: Health insurance coverage expands rapidly

India: Health insurance coverage expands rapidly

Health insurance coverage in India increased sharply to 47.4% in rural areas and 44.3% in urban areas during the last eight years, according to the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS).

Anoop Khanna | 27 Apr 2026

Japan: Prudential Life extends sales freeze as complaints over alleged fund misuse rises

Japan: Prudential Life extends sales freeze as complaints over alleged fund misuse rises

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 24 Apr 2026

Taiwan's healthcare system faces sustainability test amid ageing population

Taiwan's healthcare system faces sustainability test amid ageing population

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 24 Apr 2026

Philippines: Insured deposits rise 40.9% to US$94.5bn in 2025

Philippines: Insured deposits rise 40.9% to US$94.5bn in 2025

24 Apr 2026

Japan: Insurance-style support drives rare rise in Tokyo births

Japan: Insurance-style support drives rare rise in Tokyo births

Reva Ganesan | 21 Apr 2026

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World Liver Day: Health insurer sounds alarm on India's liver health

World Liver Day: Health insurer sounds alarm on India's liver health

Asia Pacific retirement shift drives annuity growth as ageing populations rethink income security

Asia Pacific retirement shift drives annuity growth as ageing populations rethink income security

India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

India: Rural sector driving life insurance demand, says new study

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Japan: Japan Post Insurance focuses on distribution in new investment deal

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Singapore: Singlife partners SMU to advance retirement readiness research and talent development

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

Japan: Elderly medical insurance premiums set to hit record high

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

India: NRI term insurance purchases double as younger buyers drive demand

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

China: Medical insurance policies will be improved to support primary healthcare

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