Ping An Health Insurance Company of China, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to set up a new branch in Zhejiang province. Earlier this year, Ping An Health Insurance was also given approval by the central Chinese insurance regulator to open a branch in Jiangsu province. With the…
Alan Merten has been appointed by Manulife Financial Group as the new Chief Executive Officer and President Director of PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia). Alan Merten has over 20 years of experience working with life insurance, international health insurance, wealth management and pensions. His new position will see him take responsibility for growing Manulife Indonesia's…
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has cleared Guohua Life Insurance Co. to increase its capital to US$147.5 million (EUR 116 million). This additional capital injection will help Guohua towards creating a foundation that guarantees its sustainable development, having started with an original registered capital of US$44.3 million (EUR 34.9 million).
Pan-American Life Insurance Group has received final approval from the Costa Rican insurance regulator, Superintendencia General de Seguros (SUGESE), for its subsidiary Pan-American Life Insurance de Costa Rica, S.A. to operate in the country. Pan-American Life Insurance Group is already the first US…
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), which is the arm of the Philippine Government that runs the National Health Insurance Program, is opening an office in Saudi Arabia's capitol, Riyadh, in order to provide better service to the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) employed in the country. The Philippine Health Insurance Company office, the organization's first in the Middle…
International Medical Group (IMG) Europe Ltd has announced improvements to the list of benefits of its central health insurance product, GlobalSelect International Healthcare Cover which initially launched in 2005. The GlobalSelect product is available for both expatriates and local citizens worldwide and is designed with individuals and families who…
Max Bupa Health Insurance, the India-based joint venture between Max India Ltd. and Bupa, has launched its business and revealed its first product on April 29th, 2010. The Max Bupa Health…
WellPoint Inc., a health benefits provider in the US, is looking for a joint venture (JV) partner in China to set up a health insurance company by 2011. The president and CEO of the company has recently visited China to meet potential partners and the Chinese regulator in charge of this industry.
Issuing of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will no longer be the responsibility of the state of residence of a person linked to the Social Security System of an EU Member State. This change in the European Law becomes effective on 01 May 2010.
Members of à la carte healthcare, Ltd. (ALC Health) will gain online access to the contracted community of doctors and hospitals in 180 countries that Highway To Health, Inc. (HTH Worldwide) has nurtured over 12+ years of operation. Through the proprietary mobile and online medical assistance tools developed by HTH Worldwide, travellers can search for and conveniently access top quality medical providers all over the world.
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