Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Surging US APH claims likely to hit European insurers
European insurers have been urged to manage their asbestos, pollution and health hazard liabilities as the US sees an upsurge in claims.
ANV Syndicate 1891 launches accident and health division
ANV Holdings' newly acquired Syndicate 1861 has opened an accident and health business just eight days since acquiring the Lloyd's business from Flagstone Re.
Hong Kong tops IPMI inflation at 12.7%
International private medical insurance premiums are rising at an average rate of 10.8% annually, according to a new report.
TMNF has superior rating as key earning source for Tokio Marine
Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire (Japan) has had its financial strength rating affirmed at A++ (Superior) and issuer credit rating at aa+.
William Russell expands expat dental cover
Global expatriate insurer William Russell has launched a new optional dental benefit plans for businesses.
Laing & Buisson report published
Laing & Buisson has published its latest report into the UK health and care markets.
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Cigna appoints Haga sales director for Scandinavia
Cigna Global Health Benefits Europe has appointed Henning Haga to the position of sales director for Scandinavia.
United India lauches healthcare product with Tamilnad Bank
United India Insurance Company has launched a co-branded family healthcare product, to offer customised health insurance to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's customers.
Indian medical costs predicted to rise 15% per annum
Future Generali India Insurance has predicted medical costs will rise by 15% annually.
CCV chief operating officer Barr steps down
Graham Barr, pictured, has left his job as chief operating officer of Cullum Capital Ventures after less than a year.
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The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Now Health launches China proposition in Shanghai
International health insurance provider Now Health International has opened an office in Shanghai after signing a partnership agreement with Minan Insurance in 2011.
Pannone wins Aria Assistance legal services tender
Aria Assistance, the newly launched independent firm that evolved from the management buy out of Europ Assistance, has appointed Pannone Affinity Solutions to provide legal advice and services support.
Bupa posts 22% fall in US and European profit
Global health insurer Bupa posted a 5% increase in revenues to £4.1bn and a 3% increase in pre-tax profits to £255.3m for the first six months of 2012.
Indian PMI insurer Apollo Munich Health aims for profit in 2013
Indian health insurer Apollo Munich Health Insurance has recorded gross written premiums of Rs 475.9 crore and aims to turn a profit next year.
Swiss Re posts 91% drop in net income for Q2
Swiss Re's net income attributable to common shareholders fell by $877m to $83m (2011: $960m) in the second quarter of 2012 owing to a $1bn loss from the sale of the US business Admin Re.
Allianz launches healthcare plans in China
Allianz Worldwide Care is launching international healthcare plans for China that it hopes will appeal to international and local companies.
Top five Asian news stories
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Ex-Heath director joins HCB
Risk management specialist Health Claims Bureau is expanding its corporate risk solutions team with the appointment of Karen Gamble as head of client relations.
Indian insurers stop competing for group health business
Indian state-owned non-life insurance companies have stopped competing with each other in group health insurance policies in line with a directive issued by the ministry of finance in May.
Tenth of Brits cancel insurance to save money
One in 10 Britons have cancelled insurance policies in the past 12 months to save money.
Heath Lambert integration costs fail to halt Gallagher growth momentum
Arthur J Gallagher has chalked up a strong first half to the year, despite the continued Heath Lambert integration costing the business $3.3m (£2.1m) in H1 2012 - a $1.5m rise on the same period last year.
Indian health insurer targets private sector after losing government business
India's first standalone health insurer plans to raise Rs 100-150 crore of additional capital to drive the private retail segment following the loss of key business from two state governments, The Economic Times reported.