Australian private health insurers are facing narrowed profit margins as rising claim costs outpace the growth of premium revenues, according to analysis from S&P Global Ratings.
The credit rating agency notes that the accelerating expense of medical claims is putting pressure on insurance providers across the country. Because premium increases have lagged behind the rising cost of payouts, health funds are managing reduced profitability margins.
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