Insurance
YF Life Claims Branding Initiative of the Year - Hong Kong at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
YF Life Claims Branding Initiative of the Year - Hong Kong at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Pioneering "invesurance" philosophy for its 50th Anniversary Campaign secured the prestigious industry honour.
3 days ago
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.
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