2+ week, 5+ day ago   (198+ words) The government has increased its budget allocation towards its mental health support initiative to NT$429m (US$13.5m) for 2027 from the current NT$350m, reported the Taipei Times. The initiative launched in August 2024, provides people aged 15 to 45 with three free counselling sessions. According…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (426+ words) Australia's proposed reduction in the private health insurance rebate for older Australians has raised concerns that higher out-of-pocket costs could prompt some retirees to drop or downgrade their cover, potentially adding pressure to the public healthcare system. Under legislation introduced…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (163+ words) South Korea's life and non-life insurance industry has pledged KRW100m ($72,000) to support recovery efforts following heavy flooding in the southern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong. The Life Insurance Social Contribution Committee and General Insurance Association of Korea’s Social Contribution Council said…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago   (277+ words) Japan's continued reliance on fossil fuels poses significant risks to its economy and people's livelihoods, according to a new report jointly published by SOMPO Institute Plus and Japan Youth Council. The 71-page fossil fuel dependence risk visualization report, "From Crisis…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (139+ words) Changsheng Life give 1 year to increase capital Asia Insurance Review Changsheng Life given 1 year to increase capital - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/96050/type/eCin/China-rolls-out-major-reforms-to-shift-insurance-industry-toward-quality-growthChina rolls out major reforms to shift insurance industry toward quality growth - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/95490/type/eCin/Almost-all-life-insurers-clear-C-ROSS-II-solvency-hurdles-post-transitionAlmost…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (210+ words) Asia Insurance Review Australia:Suncorp paid out more than US$7.1bn in claims over FY2026 - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/96024/type/eDaily/Record-reinsurance-capital-supports-growth-and-innovation-for-insurers-AonRecord reinsurance capital supports growth and innovation for insurers:Aon - /News/ViewNewsLetterArticle/id/96543/type/eDaily/Singapore-Will-Chong-leads-Canada-Life-Re-new-regional-officeSingapore:Will Chong leads Canada Life Re…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (287+ words) Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced that it delivered resilient net profit of QAR365m ($100m) in 1H2026, absorbing the impact of the regional geopolitical conflict as revenue…...