Cigna Healthcare, a global leader in health services, has launched its latest campaign, 'Your Health Plan Your Growth Plan,' aimed at reinforcing the critical connection between employee well-being and organizational health. This initiative highlights the importance of holistic health approaches in cultivating a productive and engaged workforce, essential for driving business success.
Announced Monday, July 22nd, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced a project to assist tourists with health insurance issuance as part of its “transformational projects.”
According to recent stats from the National Financial Regulatory Administration in Beijing, total assets of the insurance companies amounted to RMB 32.9 trillion, up by RMB 1.4 trillion or 10.4% from the beginning of the year 2024.
According to The Health Insurance Authority Ireland quarterly market statistics for Q1 of 2024, the average adult premium is now €1,685 - an increase of almost 13% on the first quarter of 2023.
According to the Hong Kong Insurance Authority, provisional statistics for the first quarter of 2024, show a rise of total gross premiums by 12.2% to $165.1 billion over the corresponding period in 2023.
In this iPMI Global country updates article, we go to India, and take a look at news that Axis Bank and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has forged a bancassurance alliance to boost insurance adoption.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has bolstered its efforts in updating the emergency, crisis, and health disaster management system, the DHA has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Training (Jaheziya) to prepare and train medical and specialised personnel, enhance their capabilities and efficiency to handle emergencies, disasters, and health crises according to international standards and protocols.
UniMed has cemented its position as New Zealand’s third largest health insurer, with 10% of the market and more than 140,000 members, following the transfer of Accuro’s health insurance portfolio last Friday 31st May.
May 17th, 2024, Korea, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare has said based on the National Health Insurance Act, as of May 20th, 2024, an ID verification system will be implemented for people looking to access healthcare which is covered by insurance.
Union Medical Benefits Society Ltd (UniMed) and (Accuro) have received approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to transfer Accuro’s insurance portfolio to UniMed. This is the final step in the regulatory process for the two member-owned societies and will result in UniMed becoming New Zealand’s third largest health insurance provider, operating under two brands. With a membership of 140,000 and 100 staff, UniMed will represent 10 percent of the health insurance market once the transfer is complete.Accuro Health Insurance Society Ltd
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