Insurance
Hong Kong Investors wary of insurer growth divergence
IFRS 17 tends to undervalue savings contracts, Jefferies noted.
Prudential Hong Kong forms alliance with 7 local hospitals
This partnership aims to build a healthcare ecosystem in Hong Kong.
AIA's new headquarters to house 1,800 employees
The campus also has an indoor running track.
Manulife, Mind HK launch anti-stigma campaign
The two-year partnership will begin with four programmes to launch in 2024.
Hong Kong imposes 14-year license ban on ex-Prudential agent
The agent scammed policyholders to transfer RMB2.35m into his bank account.
Disappointing 1Q'24 dampens Prudential's outlook: Jefferies
Jefferies reduced its price target by 22%.
Prudential ceases Hong Kong wealth business
It also closed down its wealth management platform in S’pore back in September.
Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan
The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.
HKIA welcomes World Bank’s second Cat bond, worth $150m
It will offer coverage against storm risks in Jamaica.
Hang Seng upgrades annuity plan
Only 22% of professionals felt confident about their retirement funds.
Pacific Prime and MixCare partner for employee wellness in HK
Pacific Prime's customers will now have access to MixCare's platform.
Insurance incentives sweeten EV deal for consumers
Tax incentives and the introduction of charging stations are boosting the EV market.
Peak Re reports ‘best-ever’ earnings with $200m in FY’23
Favourable January renewals are seen to sustain strong underwriting margins.
Prudential sees 11% YoY rise in Q1'24 new business profit
APE sales increased by 7% YoY to $1.6b.
Hong Kong Life promotes wealth transfer with new plan
It includes features like flexible death settlement options.
Towngas, FSE Nova commit to expanded insurance cooperation
It plans to invest more resources to offer insurance broker services to Towngas’ customers in HK and the mainland.
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