Hong Kong

Hang Seng, CEFAR Academy link up to create insurtech through insurance arm

This collaboration falls under the HKMA’s Industry Project Masters Network (IPMN) scheme.

AXA presents new critical illness plan for the underserved segment

The plan will cater for persons living with chronic diseases, older individuals, and survivors of critical illnesses.

Metis, Chartered Insurance extends partnership

Metis became CII's first International Professional Partners Firm (IPPF) in the region last year.

Bupa names Fiona Harris as new managing director in Hong Kong

She will begin her new role beginning 3 October.

Hong Kong imposes changes to mortgage insurance plan

Previously, mortgage insurance was only for properties under construction with a property value of up to HK$6m.

AIA recruits independent non-executive director

She has various experiences in the financial sector.

Hong Kong’s drainage system prevented a greater impact: Guy Carpenter

The 2008 rainstorm alone generated HK$237m incurred claims.

Insurtech Bowtie seals $35m series B2 round

It aims to narrow Hong Kong’s insurance gap with the new funding.

Manulife HK ties with HEAL Medical for top medical services

This makes HEAL Medical as Manulife's inaugural medical centre within the GBA Medical Hub.

Super Typhoon Soala to dampen reinsurance renewals in Hong Kong

Effective risk management is expected to minimise insurance losses.

Ashley Veasey gets Chief Information Technology Officer title at Prudential

He has lived and worked in various locations throughout the globe.

Sun Life Hong Kong gets green light to adopt risk-based capital regulation

Implementation of the new solvency capital basis took effect last 30 June. 

Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester

The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.

FWD Group’s new business value  jumps 22% YoY in first half

The six months to June accumulated $482m in new business value.