Cigna Healthcare has appointed Mr Michael Khan as CEO of its Hong Kong business, subject to regulatory approval.
The Thai insurance regulator, Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), aims to build a private health insurance system that can perform the role of a health partner, and accelerate the expansion of the insured base and control system costs in the country.
India's young workforce is facing a growing burden of lifestyle-related health risks, according to a new study by employee benefits platform Pazcare.
A new study by Howden has revealed that employers across Asia are strengthening their focus on preventative healthcare and flexible benefits design, as medical costs continue to rise in 2026.
WTW has appointed Mr Fong Han Wei as Country Leader for Singapore, effective 1 March 2026.
ACE New Zealand has announced a new multi-year partnership with Gallagher, which is geared towards supporting New Zealand's consulting and engineering community with insurance, risk management and employee benefit.
China has set up its first university for risk management and emergency management education. The new institution will promote and encourage emergency management education and training.
South Koreans in their 40s and 50s are growing anxious about their retirement and old-age preparedness. More than 60% of the Koreans participating in a study on retirement planning and allied topics revealed that they are not prepared for old age, despite broad awareness of the need for retirement planning.
At least 60% of Hong Kongers who participated in a survey have revealed that they delay medical care due to a variety of challenges, including uncertainty about where to seek care when health problems arise and a lack of the right information to make informed medical decisions.
The South Korean government has amended the country's employment insurance to include gig and platform workers and extended the eligibility criteria from weekly hours to monthly pay, reported the Chosun Biz.