Hong Kong

Six in 10 Hong Kong insurance, finance SMEs target AI in one year

Six in 10 Hong Kong insurance, finance SMEs target AI in one year

But nearly half of SMEs forecast higher raw material bills adding strain to operating expense.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Bupa appoints Antonio Cantó as Hong Kong managing director

He previously served as CEO of Bupa Chile, after running Sanitas Seguros for 12 years.

bolttech partners with electronics giant, unveils device protection plan

The programme starts in Hong Kong, initially limited to cameras and lenses.

CTF Life rolls out expanded direct billing, Mainland doctor referral service

The billing covers 23 hospitals, whilst the referral enables customers to not pay upfront.

Cigna rolls out VitalGuard Critical Illness Plan in Hong Kong

The health plan safeguards customers with comprehensive critical illness coverage.

61% of HK adults say parents expect no financial support: survey

Hang Seng offers upgraded accounts to tackle these financial challenges.

Hong Kong insurers pay $33.4m after Tai Po fire

For life insurance, residents of Wang Fuk Court hold about 10,660 policies.

Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

Manulife Hong Kong launches two new participating savings plans

This comes as 7 in 10 Hong Kongers see financial health as important to longevity.

Heng An Standard Life adds two Barings income funds in Hong Kong

Barings said the new funds are aimed at investors seeking income whilst managing risk.

Hong Kong non life insurers maintain underwriting gains over five years

A&H, general liability, property damage, and motor make up 89% of its GWP.

CTF Life enables AlipayHK premium payments on mobile app

Of the 4.5 million Alipay HK users, one million are wealth management users.

Bowtie relocates Hong Kong headquarters to Wan Chai tower

Bowtie’s branded coffee shop “Bow Coffee” will be launched in February 2026.

Manulife, Bupa ink MOU to build integrated healthcare network

They will offer healthcare solutions and personalised healthcare support.

Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026

Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.

Prudential unit files IPO to sell 9.91% stake

It has filed a Red Herring Prospectus for the IPO.