Outbreaks of the Ebola virus and Andes hantavirus are putting a renewed focus on the insurance implications of rare communicable disease spreads and the need for proactive risk management, according to a new AM Best commentary.
Munich Re has announced the retirement of Mr Daniel Cossette, who has decided to conclude his tenure after 19 years. He is succeeded by Mr Gavin Maistry as Chief Executive for Life and Health APAC and MEA.
HSBC Life Singapore has launched HSBC Life Prestige Circle, a proposition for high-net-worth (HNW) clients that combines insurance with advisory, health, and lifestyle services.
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau has appointed Mr Wilton Kee as CEO, effective 1 July 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are working toward establishing a formal health insurance arrangement that would extend coverage to Filipino workers in the Gulf state, according to the Department of Health.
GCC insurers entered the ongoing regional geopolitical escalation from a position of relative strength, with 1Q2026 results continuing to reflect strong premium growth and profitability across most markets, according to a report by research and consulting firm Insurance Monitor and Lux Actuaries and Consultants.
AIA Singapore has launched a new critical illness plan, AIA Protect 3, as part of its 95th anniversary, targeting three of the most common serious health conditions in the country.
China will soon come out with a whitelist of medical products that can be purchased at retail pharmacies using personal healthcare insurance accounts. This move will regulate the use of employee basic medical insurance personal accounts in a reasonable, prudent, flexible and measured manner.