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National health insurance costs to rise significantly next year with varying impacts across cantons
Healthcare costs in Switzerland projected to rise beyond government's announced 4.4% increase for 2026, raising concerns about affordability.
Swiss tourist destinations struggle with unpaid rescue and medical bills from foreign extreme sports enthusiasts, prompting calls for mandatory insurance requirements.
Deloitte analysis reveals actual health insurance premium increases will be significantly higher than official forecasts, with cheapest plans rising by CHF23 monthly
Natural disasters in 2024 caused CHF904 million in damages, marking the costliest year for storm-related incidents since 2005
Healthcare costs continue to rise with significant regional variations in premium increases for 2026
Competition Commission approves landmark merger between Swiss insurers Baloise and Helvetia, creating one of the country's largest insurance groups
Global reinsurance leader Swiss Re becomes first to establish underwriting guidelines for emerging longevity medications, impacting over 800 insurance companies worldwide.
First half of 2025 sees $80 billion in insured losses globally, marking second-costliest period ever for insurers, Swiss Re Institute reports.
Health insurers express concern as 40,000 Swiss residents receive Wegovy under basic insurance, warning of potential cost explosion in healthcare system.
Swiss insurers express concerns over mounting costs as basic health insurance coverage of Wegovy leads to surge in prescriptions
Swiss insurance data reveals 126% rise in storm damage over past decade, with hail damage costs surging by 490%, pointing to climate change impact.
Insurance data shows dramatic rise in weather-related claims, with hail damage increasing by 490% amid climate change concerns.
Federal Council announces new healthcare policy making certain vaccines and colorectal cancer screening exempt from insurance excess starting 2026.
Major healthcare policy change announced as Switzerland moves to eliminate insurance excess charges for key vaccines and expand colorectal cancer screening coverage for ages 50-75
Federal Council announces new health insurance policy covering certain vaccines and colorectal cancer screening without excess charges starting 2026, aiming to boost vaccination rates.
Insurance giant reports heat stress now causes more deaths globally than natural disasters, urges climate adaptation measures
Senate maintains coverage for acupuncture, homeopathy, and other alternative treatments in basic health insurance
Senate rejects motion to remove acupuncture and homeopathy from basic insurance coverage, upholding 2009 public vote on alternative treatments.
Insurance giant reports heat-related deaths surpass combined toll of earthquakes, floods and hurricanes, highlighting growing climate threat.
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