Insurance

bolttech secures $50m venture debt from HSBC, expands market

HSBC has been a partner of bolttech since 2019.

Enhanced SME Financing Guarantee Scheme officially in effect

The enhancements aim to alleviate repayment pressures for SMEs seeking loans.

Hong Kong to review capital rules to boost insurers’ infrastructure assets

It also plans to attract enterprises to establish captive insurers locally.Hong Kong will review the risk-based capital regime introduced in July...

Six in 10 in HK without critical illness insurance

Yet, only 67% would take concrete actions.

AlipayHK partners with YAS for real-time travel coverage

The embedded accident insurance is underwritten by Generali Hong Kong.

FWD Hong Kong rolls out Crisis EasyGo series

Premium payment terms range from 10 to 25 years.

HSBC Life HK nabs ex-Zurich APAC CEO for chief product and in-force officer

Geoffrey Au spent 10 years with Zurich Insurance Group APAC.

Prudential Hong Kong fast-tracks billing services in 2 Chinese hospitals

Patients can apply for pre-approval of medical expenses.

Manulife marks 25 years on HKEX with $400b market cap growth

The insurer currently serves over 2.5 million customers across Hong Kong and Macau.

Tune Protect and bolttech team up to launch travel insurance in HK

This follows Tune Protect's broader regional expansion strategy.

2024 Policy Address: HK strengthens role as global risk management hub

The Insurance Authority will initiate a review next year. 

2024 Policy Address: Hong Kong aims to boost marine insurance offerings

HKIA is also pursuing opportunities with the China Export & Credit Insurance Corp.

New CTF Life plan enhances inheritance, wealth control

It offers the option to adjust their policy components for improved projected returns.

CUHKMC, FWD, and Pfizer partner for migraine awareness in HK

12.5% of Hong Kong's population suffers from migraines.

Sun Life Hong Kong sees over two-fold APE in H1 2024

It outperformed the industry’s overall growth of 29%.