On average the stocks of the five largest public health insurers have climbed close to 500% since 2010. The health insurance industry in Thailand will grow in the 7-9% range this year, he said. Part of the insurer's growth strategy centres around offering cheaper bespoke insurance products, following the practice of its parent company in the US. "For example, a product like office syndrome insurance may be attractive to younger office workers, many of whom would not otherwise think about health insurance until later in life," she said. Data from insurance companies and third parties may be key to attracting broader segments of the population.

Source: Bangkok Post December 17, 2017 23:37 UTC