From travel card applications to apartment rentals, France is a country run on paper. But health insurance start-up Alan is ripping up the rule book and streamlining the process online. Besides offering a more user-friendly approach, how is it challenging the established industry?

As young people in Australia struggle to justify the cost of private health insurance, they’re pulling out altogether. Due to a lack of clarity around why it’s so expensive, many are growing skeptical of its value, leaving opportunities for healthcare brands to provide alternative support.

For many Australians, private health care is no longer seen as a must-have. Interest is declining due to a sense of confusion around what these policies actually offer, while younger people nationwide are less inclined to future-proof their health for a variety of reasons.

As a mental health crisis mounts Down Under, young people are turning to their smartphones to cope with stress and anxiety. Boasting mindfulness programmes designed for a range of activities and moods, Smiling Mind is helping them instantly address their wellbeing at any time and place.