Asia Pacific countries are currently grappling with the world's fastest-rising obesity rates and this is driving a need for change in how employers, insurers, and policymakers approach health and benefits, according to WTW research based on MAXIS Global Benefits Network (GBN) data.
Generali Group has revealed its new brand for its global Care platform, named Redion. The brand brings together the activities of Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) under a single identity and offering.
Over 2000 facilities under the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) package providers nationwide are ready to give GAMOT members 75 essential medicines at no cost, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Allianz Partners has announced senior appointments across its health line of business.
A vast majority (89%) of Vietnamese people consider life insurance as "highly important in daily life", and they are also getting increasingly interested in financial planning, family protection and preparation for long-term risks, according to the Insurance Association of Vietnam (IAV).
Vietnam will expand its national health insurance coverage, including preventive care and check-ups and ensure more effective and enhanced healthcare for all Vietnamese. Vietnam is working on a plan to achieve the goal of universal coverage by 2030.
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.