Life insurance companies in Nepal reported a 13.67% increase in claim payments totaling Rs 14.59 billion over four months, with 72,915 claims processed and Rs 5.04 billion pending payment, indicating industry growth and ongoing liabilities.

Australian health insurers reported their highest claim payments in 2024, totaling AU$9.4 billion, driven by increased hospital high claims and rising healthcare costs.

Applied Systems upgrades Applied Pay with Integrated Lockbox and expanded digital options like Google Pay and Apple Pay to expedite premium collections and reduce agency workload.

Humana's legal loss against CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings underscores structural regulatory risks reshaping insurer margins and strategies in the U.S. Medicare Advantage market.