Hong Kong

HK Insurance Authority shuts down offices amidst new Omicron threat

Majority of employees are ordered to work from home.

How YAS MicroInsurance puts a price on non-fungible tokens

They are one of the first insurtech firms to insure NFTs.

HK Insurance Authority fines insurers HK$7m for breaking regulatory laws

The two insurers broke anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.

Dah Sing Insurance grants cash allowance for HomeSure policyholders under quarantine

This is exclusively offered for the first year’s policyholders.

HK Insurance Authority requires staff to be vaccinated

The regulator said it plans to implement this in mid-February.

Peak Re appoints new P&C underwriting chief

He was recently the previous underwriting chief of Echo Re.

Manulife Hong Kong announces new senior appointments

This is part of the firm's commitment to develop in-house talents.

Hong Kong IA warns against illegal use of insurers’ logos

A Youtube channel was found illegally using logos of known insurance firms.

Hong Kong public eager to know more about ‘Long COVID’: Manulife survey

'Long COVID' is experienced by people who have symptoms that drag for a month.

Hong Kong IA seizes control of Target Insurance

The regulator has appointed managers to take control of the firm.

AIA launches protection for Hong Kong shoppers

The insurance package will be exclusive for Bloom members.

BOCG Insurance streamlines motor insurance platform with CoverGo

It also enlisted Milliman to implement new rates for motor products.

Manulife Hong Kong names Carrie Tong as Macao head

She is also the Chief Strategy Officer for Hong Kong and Macau.

FWD Group raises $1.425b from private investors

The investment will take the form of cash subscription of new ordinary shares.

Hong Kong International Airport offers free insurance to travelers

Passengers will receive compensation if their flight is delayed more than six hours.

ZA Bank launches new savings insurance plan

The offering comes with a guaranteed return rate of up to 2.5% p.a.