Mr Mohamed Maait, the Minister of Finance and head of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, has announced that more than 100 new medical services will be added to the national health insurance system within six months.
With the accumulation of unpaid premiums eroding the balance sheets of insurers, the insurance regulator has hardened its tone. The regulator says it is determined to deal with the problem of the non-payment of premiums by intermediaries.
The growth of the combined premium income of the five major A-share listed insurance companies in China was almost flat last year, standing at 0.03% year-on-year, adding pressure on sales this year.
Beijing-headquartered Taikang Group's overall operating performance is considered as 'Very Strong', says Fitch Ratings in a report issued earlier this week.
Chinese people are the most optimistic among Asians about when the coronavirus pandemic will come to an end, the findings of a new survey by international financial services provider Manulife Financial show.
With major changes expected in the educational sector in India in 2023, it is the right time for insurance courses to get a push across universities and colleges in India, said speakers on the second day yesterday of the India Rendezvous that was held virtually.
Asian insurer FWD Group has raised another $200m in new funding ahead of its planned Hong Kong initial public offering, reported Reuters citing two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
The listed insurance companies in Oman saw an increase in the top line of 4% in 2021, with premium volumes increasing to OMR403m ($1.05bn), according to preliminary annual financial results posted by the insurers that were analysed by Badri Management Consultancy, a Middle East actuarial consulting firm.
A new compulsory health insurance will contribute QAR1.7bn ($467m) to QAR2.2bn to the Qatari healthcare industry, according to a senior official of an insurance company.
AIA Singapore has unveiled the report from a study it conducted on retirement planning among Singaporeans.