Dementia and disability patients as also those suffering from some acute diseases and under the age of 50-years in Taiwan will be eligible for long term care services beginning 1 January 2026 according to the Taiwanese ministry of health and welfare (MOHW).
Female teenagers - especially those from lower-socio economic backgrounds - and gender-diverse adolescents in Australia are significantly more likely to experience worsening mental health symptoms over their high school years according to a new study.
A new global programme 'NATURE-INSURE' to strengthen supervisory responses to biodiversity risk has been launched by UNDP's Sustainable Insurance Forum (SIF), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and global consultancy firm KPMG.
Only about one fourth (26%) of executives surveyed in Singapore consider cyber risk as their greatest threat, however, 87% believe they are prepared to counter the cyber risks, indicating a false sense of security according to a new report by specialist insurer Beazley.
A revision in the Chinese medical insurance law to improve the nation's basic healthcare system is likely to happen soon according to a news item posted on the website of The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
A new survey has revealed that while overall perceptions of financial security in Asia have slightly improved, the reality is more sobering - particularly for GenZ, who emerge as the least financially secure and resilient generation surveyed.
Around two third of the policyholders participating in a survey said they have limited or no understanding of their insurance benefits and 60% of the dependents are unaware that they are even covered under any policy. The survey conducted by InsurTech CoverSure revealed that there is a significant gap between insurance ownership and coverage awareness among Indian policyholders.
Around 20% of Australian families avoid using their private hospital health insurance covers due to high out-of-pocket costs according to a survey conducted by Money.com.au.
China's long-term care insurance programme significantly reduces the financial burden of health and care costs for older adults with cognitive and physical limitations according to a new study by King's College London.
Over 60% (62%) of Electric Vehicle (EVs) owners in Australia are concerned about the lack of qualified repairers in their area. Additionally, 90% of EV owners - or those intending to purchase an EV - say it's important that their insurer has access to qualified EV repairers according to a new report by NRMA Insurance.