International

Axa and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have called for life and health insurers to consider disinvesting and disengaging from the tobacco industry and other companies whose businesses do significant harm...

Life and health insurers should develop products to cover under-represented groups, promote “fair and inclusive underwriting” and offer mental health services as an essential benefit, according to a dedicated United Nations (UN)...

India-based insurer Bajaj Allianz Life has announced the opening of its first representative office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).   The development is in line with the company’s strategy to deliver...

SME employers in Hong Kong have gradually reduced the emphasis they place on employees’ health and wellbeing, according to research from QBE.  The percentage of SME employers who identified employee health, safety...

LivWell Asia has launched its One Health employee health benefits product for SMEs and startups.  The insurer based in Vietnam said more than 200 employees had joined One Health since the launch...

Young adults rank health insurance as one of the top benefits that need to be in place before they would consider accepting a new job, according to Georgetown University research.  Workplace wellness...

Unaffordable medical bills, higher deductible health plans, and confusing billing statements have caused an increase in physical and mental health issues for a majority of insured Americans, according to a new study...

Almost three quarters (72%) of consumers believe the speed of any claim payment is the key driver of "good value", according to research from MetLife UK. The research measured consumers attitudes towards...

Axa has appointed Gordon Watson as non-executive chairman for Axa Asia. Watson will transfer over from his current role of CEO of Axa Asia and Africa on 1 July. He will continue...

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) phase two holds "considerable" promise for insurers operating in the region, as growing numbers of expats seek healthcare support in their retirement on the Arabian Peninsula. The DHCC...