Insurance

Manulife’s Asia business sees profit soar 28% in Q2 2026

Annualised premium equivalent volume advanced 21% to $1.50b.
3 days ago

Hong Kong life sales soar despite investor caution: Jefferies

Local sentiment remained positive as visitor traffic and insurance opportunities strengthened.
5 days ago

Manulife Hong Kong and Macau names new chief distribution officer

Carrie Tong, previously chief operations officer, succeeds Ivan Chan. 

Hong Kong caps commissions as life insurers compete

Mainland visitor demand rebounded strongly in 2025 despite tighter cross-border fund controls.

MSIG lifts claims settlement ratio to 94.7%

The company paid HK$359m across Hong Kong and Macau during 2025.

Hong Kong insurance premiums jump 32.3% to $38b in Q1 2026

Long-term new office business reached $18.3b after a 51.1% annual increase.

Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b

The agreement includes a 15 year exclusive bancassurance partnership through HSBC.

Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows

Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process.

Mox Bank launches annual travel cover for unlimited trips

Customers can purchase policies, manage coverage and file claims through the mobile app.

Hong Kong RBC changes redirect insurer capital

Capital relief steers insurers toward infrastructure and reinsurance growth

Hong Kong insurers shrug off crackdown fears: CGS International

CGS International says legal mainland Chinese purchases are not being targeted.

Cigna pushes early health support as medical costs rise

Its CEO’s first-year focus includes expanding coverage in Mainland China.

Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push

Designated travel plans can include a HK$20 ePremium Coupon.

Zurich Hong Kong backs robot micro-insurance

YAS customers will get scenario-based protection for insured robot incidents.

Prudential Hong Kong launches Cantonese voice challenge

Cyberport joined the competition to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions.

Hong Kong AI cohort grows amidst governance pressure

Stephen Yiu said insurers are showing stronger ownership in strategy selection.