Roxanne Libatique

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Life & Health By Apr 18, 2025 Share Japan’s largest life insurance companies are preparing to unveil their investment strategies for the current fiscal year, at a time marked by heightened economic uncertainty and financial market volatility. Firms such as Nippon Life Insurance, Dai-Ichi Life Insurance, and Japan Post Insurance – who collectively oversee more than ¥388 trillion (US$2.7 trillion) in assets – are expected to announce their allocations during a series of briefings.

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Travel By Apr 18, 2025 Share A recent evaluation by the Hong Kong Consumer Council has identified major discrepancies in the scope of benefits offered by travel insurance providers in the city, particularly affecting older adults and children. The study reviewed 27 single-trip travel insurance products offered by 11 insurers and found that while premiums may be similar, benefit caps and policy features vary considerably.

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Life & Health By Apr 18, 2025 Share TATA AIG General Insurance has unveiled a new health insurance product, MediCare Select, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy in India’s retail health segment. The launch comes alongside broader efforts by the insurer to strengthen its presence in non-metropolitan regions and diversify its health portfolio. The company aims to increase its hospital network from the current 11,500 to over 14,000 by the end of fiscal year 2027.

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Cyber By Apr 18, 2025 Share Recent research from Ipsos New Zealand, part of a global 32-country study released to commemorate Earth Day on April 22, has indicated a shift in public attitudes toward climate risks and climate action. According to the study – which interviewed over 23,000 people online between Jan. 24 and Feb. 7 – concern among New Zealanders about climate change’s impact has declined to 69%, down from 76% in 2022 and 80% in 2023.

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Life & Health By Apr 18, 2025 Share Medical Assurance Society (MAS) is expanding its focus on governance capability with a new development program for medical, dental, and veterinary professionals and the appointment of a seasoned financial services executive to its board. In an effort to cultivate governance expertise within its member base, MAS will open applications in May 2025 for the Future Practitioner Director Programme.