Private medical insurance (PMI)
Indonesian insurers told to prepare for life as non-profit organisations
State-owned Indonesian insurance companies PT Askes and PT Jamsostek have been asked by the House of Representatives to make preparations for their transformation into non-profit public institutions.
Indian health insurance dependent on income
Around 15% of Indian households have reported hospitalisation of one member at least once in the past year, according to an ICICI Lombard-NCAER survey.
Penny speed meets ... James Cooper, sales director, William Russell
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
South Korea uncovers major health insurance scam
South Korea's financial regulators have uncovered the country's biggest insurance fraud, involving more than 1,300 people and three hospitals, the China Post reports.
ALC increases Prima cover limits
Global medical insurer ALC Health has increased the annual limits of its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans as part of a review of the Prima range of medical insurance plans.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Post Broking Supplement: Biba 2012 conference timetable
The event programme for the Insurance Brokers' Association Conference - Shaping our futures - on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.
Allianz Global Assistance posts record turnover for 2011
Allianz Global Assistance, of which Mondial Assistance UK is a member, achieved global turnover in excess of €2bn for the first time (€2.05bn) representing an increase of 8.5% over 2010.
Bank of Georgia swoops for country's third largest health insurer
The holding company of JSC Bank of Georgia announced today that JSC Insurance Company Aldagi BCI, a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary of the bank, has acquired Meta Limited, the holding company which owns 51% of Imedi L, the third largest insurance and…
BHSF surplus slashed by economic woes
Birmingham-based health insurer BHSF has reported premium income growth of 1.6%, but a sharp fall in surplus before tax to £1,038m compared with £3,465m for the previous year.
Tata AIG launches lifetime renewable health policy
Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched its lifetime renewable reimbursement health insurance policy in India.
Filipinos dependent on public insurance schemes
Over 90% of Filipinos are reliant on government retirement insurance, according to the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas's inaugural Consumer Finance Survey.
Chinese VP calls for growth in health and liability insurance
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for reform and innovation in the Chinese insurance industry to help development.
India's general insurance market posts 23% premium growth
India's general insurance market achieved premium income growth of 23% for the full year 2011.
Bharti Axa aims to grow with focus on coastal cyclone-prone areas
Indian insurers must raise awareness of the need for insurance in cyclone-prone coastal areas, according to Amarnath Ananthanarayanan, chief executive and managing director of Bharti Axa General Insurance.
Irda supports state-backed health scheme
India's Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has come out in favour of a government-backed health insurance scheme.
QSTP signs deal with Italian FASI for preventative healthcare
Qatar Science and Technology Park has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian insurer Fondo di Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa.
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
The United Arab Emirates insurance industry went from denial of the financial crisis in 2008 to a rude awakening.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Swiss Re's Qin Lu
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Qin Lu about his views on the Chinese insurance market.
Are you listening to your customer?
The perception in the insurance market is that all customers care about is price but, as Geoffrey Godding and John Cooper reveal, a recent survey highlighted that brand, financial security and insurer interaction are just as important.
OFT demands Competition Commission review of private healthcare provision
The OFT has referred the market for privately funded healthcare services in the UK to the Competition Commission for investigation.
Takaful Emerat launches manual labourers' heath product
Life and health provider Takaful Emerat has created a shariah-compliant corporate health plan for low income workers.
Canopius recruits Bevan to boost health
Lloyd's insurer Canopius has expanded its UK accident and health underwriting team with the appointment of Matt Bevan from Aon.
Bupa recruits medical director from NHS
Bupa has recruited a new group medical director, Dr Paul Zollinger-Read, from the NHS.