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Evolving cancer trends present challenges for life and health insurers

Cancer remains a major driver of life and health insurance claims, but recent research has revealed risk patterns with significant implications for the industry.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 10 Mar 2026

Philippines: Majority of Filipinos delay retirement due to financial necessity, study says

The number of Filipinos expected to work beyond the typical retirement age is rising, according to a recent survey by life insurer Sun Life. The study, titled "Retirement Reimagined: Asia's Retirement Divide", found that 72% of...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 10 Mar 2026

South Korea: Insurers to invest US$5.6bn in National Growth Fund

South Korean insurers will invest a total of KRW8tn ($5.6bn) in the National Growth Fund over the next five years. The industry will also provide KRW40tn to productive finance initiatives, an increase of KRW3.2tn from the commitment made earlier...

Anoop Khanna | 09 Mar 2026

Japan: Population continues to shrink for 10th straight year

The population of Japan has continued to shrink, with the number of births in Japan falling for the 10th straight year in 2025, according to official data. Preliminary data from the Japanese Ministry of Health shows that in 2025, a total of...

Anoop Khanna | 09 Mar 2026

Philippine pre-need industry records double-digit growth in 2025

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 06 Mar 2026

Indonesia: Life insurance in a slump, lifted by pension fund

Ahmad Zaki | 04 Mar 2026

Asian employers step up investment in preventive healthcare as medical costs rise, says new Howden report

Jimmy John | 04 Mar 2026

India's health insurance market sees rapid digital growth but faces awareness and affordability gaps: Aon

Reva Ganesan | 03 Mar 2026

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India: Ageing Indians perform better than young Indians on mental health index

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26 Feb 2026

India: IRDAI cuts health insurance moratorium period from 8 to 5 years

24 Feb 2026

Nepal: Government releases funds to avert a crisis in the National Health Insurance Programme

23 Feb 2026

India: Zero GST and government schemes help health insurance premiums surge by over 27% in Jan 2026

23 Feb 2026

Australia: Government approves an average increase of 4.41% in private health insurance premiums

19 Feb 2026

China: Mental hospitals insurance fraud probe report published

19 Feb 2026

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