Insurers in Southeast Asia confirm policies cover Zika
Following the spread of the Zika virus in Southeast Asia, Great Eastern Life Assurance, AIA and Prudential Assurance Malaysia have assured policyholders that policies do cover claims related to the virus, subject to normal limits. While pregnant women who have tested positive for the virus are covered, microcephaly in babies is not as it is a congenital condition.

PETALING JAYA: With the spread of the Zika locally, at least three major insurance firms have started offering coverage in their plans for those afflicted with the virus.

Great Eastern Life Assurance Bhd, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd and AIA Bhd assured policyholders that they would be covered for Zika based on the conditions in their contracts.