Hong Kong
PICC HK chases inward reinsurance growth
PICC HK chases inward reinsurance growth
Investment returns still support overall profit whilst core insurance results remain thin.
Are Hongkongers ready to fund longer lives without relying on family?
One in five expect children to help fund retirement and care.
China Ping An Insurance's leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best
Better claims management helped improve underwriting margins from 2024.
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.
Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
Cigna expands China hospital cover as Hong Kong costs rise
Residents made more overseas trips in 2025 as medical needs shifted.
Allianz Trade extends credit insurance to Mastercard VCN issuers in the travel sector
This addresses a long-standing cash flow issue in B2B travel.
QBE reshuffles Asia leadership two 2 Hong Kong hires
Patrick Karlowski will oversee regional strategy operations and transformation programmes.
Prudential Hong Kong expands direct billing service to cancer care
Eligible customers can access cashless oncology treatment at Union Oncology Centre.
Hong Kong insurance premiums rise 8% as Wang Fuk Court claims hit property line
Domestic property damage underwriting profit collapsed 97.2% to HK$15.8m in 2025.
Hong Kong insurers shrug off crackdown fears: CGS International
CGS International says legal mainland Chinese purchases are not being targeted.
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.
Hong Kong insurers risk scrutiny over mainland funds
Regulators raised concerns over business models enabling non-compliant capital outflows.
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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