Hong Kong

How digital insurer Blue is revolutionising Hong Kong’s stagnant insurance industry

For CEO Charles Hung, one way to break free of the misconceptions about insurance is through gamification.

How digital insurer Blue is revolutionising Hong Kong’s stagnant insurance industry

For CEO Charles Hung, one way to break free of the misconceptions about insurance is through gamification.

BEA completes sale of insurance arm to AIA

The sale was for approximately $655.56m in cash, including notional interest.

HKIA inks MoU with China and Macau

The agreement aims to step up their collaboration on innovation in financial services.

Hong Kong’s total gross premiums dips by 2.2% to $39.48b

However, new sales of life insurance policies went up by 22.9%

Zurich Hong Kong launches new insurance plan for domestic helpers

The plan comes with multiple new protections for employers and employees.

China Taiping sees 77% profit growth to $5.11b in H1

Total premiums written and policy fees over the period stood at $157b.

AXA, HSBC unveil insurance for Hong Kong residents studying overseas

For as low as HK$4,000, students can enjoy up to HK$2.5m coverage.

AIA Group reports 22% surge in value of new business for H1 2021

The group’s China segment was named its largest contributor.

AXA rolls out first-in-market surgical insurance SurgiCare

One out of three people in Hong Kong has undergone surgery in his/her lifetime.

Dah Sing Insurance launches specialised insurance for Tesla cars

The special insurance offer is only available to select Dah Sing Bank customers

Peak Re acquires remaining 50% stake in Caribbean insurance group NAGICO

The Hong Kong reinsurer initially invested in NAGICO in 2016.

Hong Kong digital life insurer Blue launches outpatient service mobile app

This follows the launch of the Blue WeMedi Outpatient protector plan.

Manulife’s cashless day surgery e-service offered at HKBH Ambulatory Medical Centre

HKBH offers a HK$500 electronic coupon to select customers of Manulife. 

HK Insurance Authority bans former agent for misconduct

Yam Wai Shu will not be allowed to apply for a licence for five months.

AXA units, KKR subsidiary ink $4.8b whole life reinsurance deal

AXA HK has reinsured a closed block of whole life insurance policies originating in Asia.

HKECIC posts $24.7m FY 2021 net profit

This was from a net loss of $13.5b (HK$104.6b) reported in FY 2020.

Sun Life HK launches new participating insurance plan

Vital offers whole-life protection and potential long-term wealth growth.