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Vietnam: Life insurance landscape after the mis-selling crisis

Vietnam: Life insurance landscape after the mis-selling crisis

Vietnam's life insurance market has been through significant upheaval over the last four years. Following a period of rapid expansion, there has been a sharp correction triggered by the bancassurance mis-selling crisis in late 2022, according to...

Anoop Khanna | 22 Jun 2026

South Korean doctors, advocacy groups oppose proposal to expand insurance coverage for hair-loss treatment

South Korean doctors, advocacy groups oppose proposal to expand insurance coverage for hair-loss treatment

Doctors and advocacy groups in South Korea have slammed a proposal to extend national health insurance coverage to common hair-loss treatments.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 19 Jun 2026

Bupa to acquire Partnered Health Group in Australian expansion

Bupa to acquire Partnered Health Group in Australian expansion

Bupa is set to acquire Partnered Health Group and its network of integrated healthcare services as part of its goal to improve access to high-quality healthcare and support Australia's health system.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 19 Jun 2026

Life insurers must empower employees before improving systems to remain resilient

Life insurers must empower employees before improving systems to remain resilient

Insurers should prioritise ensuring customer peace of mind by maintaining confidentiality and strictly protecting customer privacy, as part of their governance, according to Thai Life Insurance Association President Nusra Banyatpiyapoj.

Sarah Si | 18 Jun 2026

Protecting family from caregiving burden is the new inheritance in Asia

Protecting family from caregiving burden is the new inheritance in Asia

Sarah Si | 18 Jun 2026

Thailand: Life sector on track for record premiums in 2026

Thailand: Life sector on track for record premiums in 2026

Reva Ganesan | 16 Jun 2026

Japan: Multiple births from fertility treatments hit record high after insurance expansion

Japan: Multiple births from fertility treatments hit record high after insurance expansion

Reva Ganesan | 16 Jun 2026

Singapore: Singaporeans favour home-based care despite continued strain on caregivers

Singapore: Singaporeans favour home-based care despite continued strain on caregivers

Anoop Khanna | 15 Jun 2026

Past Articles

Australia: Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians

Australia: Super stragglers dampen progress on death benefits delivery for grieving Australians

Global: Screens are considered to have a negative impact, yet more than six out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support

Global: Screens are considered to have a negative impact, yet more than six out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support

HDFC Life reports 99.7% claim settlement ratio in FY26

HDFC Life reports 99.7% claim settlement ratio in FY26

Apollo Global Management eyes Japanese life insurer acquisitions to expand in Asia

Apollo Global Management eyes Japanese life insurer acquisitions to expand in Asia

Malaysia: Plans to make long-term care insurance mandatory

Malaysia: Plans to make long-term care insurance mandatory

South Korea: Around 86% of insurance disputes arise from denied claims

South Korea: Around 86% of insurance disputes arise from denied claims

Philippines: Essential medicines to be available free across more than 2000 outlets

Philippines: Essential medicines to be available free across more than 2000 outlets

India: Young Indians buying life insurance earlier, report finds

India: Young Indians buying life insurance earlier, report finds

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