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Philippine HMOs pay out US$711m in health benefits in H1 2026

Philippine HMOs pay out US$711m in health benefits in H1 2026

The pay-out of Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in the Philippines reached PHP41.23bn ($711m) in total benefits and claims in the first half of 2026, marking a 13.62% increase from PHP36.29bn in the same period last year. This, according...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 11 Sep 2026

Life insurance: Shifting to the centre of the financial planning conversation

Life insurance: Shifting to the centre of the financial planning conversation

APAC may be the fastest-growing insurance region globally, yet growth is uneven.

Sarah Si | 10 Sep 2026

GAIP forges strategic partnership with Cathay Life

GAIP forges strategic partnership with Cathay Life

The Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) has announced a strategic partnership with Cathay Life Insurance, which has joined GAIP as a Principal Partner.

Sarah Si | 10 Sep 2026

Hong Kong: Manulife Asia and Ant Health to jointly develop healthcare solutions

Hong Kong: Manulife Asia and Ant Health to jointly develop healthcare solutions

Manulife Financial Asia and Ant Health have entered a partnership to explore solutions in connected health care Hong Kong and mainland China.

Jimmy John | 09 Sep 2026

China: Medical insurance coverage will be expanded under the new plan for 2026-2030

China: Medical insurance coverage will be expanded under the new plan for 2026-2030

Anoop Khanna | 08 Sep 2026

Pneumonia tops PhilHealth healthcare payouts in first half of 2026

Pneumonia tops PhilHealth healthcare payouts in first half of 2026

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Reports: Samsung insurance businesses pursue overseas investments worth up to $6.6bn

Reports: Samsung insurance businesses pursue overseas investments worth up to $6.6bn

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Dai-ichi Life's New Zealand arm to acquire Fidelity Life for US$370

Dai-ichi Life's New Zealand arm to acquire Fidelity Life for US$370

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 04 Sep 2026

Past Articles

Indonesia: Life premiums rise 8.2% in 1H2026

Indonesia: Life premiums rise 8.2% in 1H2026

South Korea: Health insurance system likely to show deficit in 2026 and may require more government funding

South Korea: Health insurance system likely to show deficit in 2026 and may require more government funding

Taiwan: Health checks and preventive care to be incentivised

Taiwan: Health checks and preventive care to be incentivised

Australia: Government will fulfil its promise on financial advice

Australia: Government will fulfil its promise on financial advice

Thailand:

Thailand: "Strengthening the insurance partner network" project for Phuket

Demand for international wealth insurance rising in Asia

Demand for international wealth insurance rising in Asia

Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

Taiwan: Government increases budget for mental health support

India: Prudential Health commences operations

India: Prudential Health commences operations

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