Hong Kong

Chubb Life Hong Kong offers digital plan with life and accidental death cover

The product does not require a health examination or financial background check.
5 days ago

Blue Cross premiums surge 22.1% YoY in 2024

The insurer’s non-medical business grew by 31.7%.
6 days ago

Mainland visitor volumes plateau as Hong Kong life insurance steadies

Tourism volume tempers optimism for a large rebound in cross-border life insurance.
6 days ago

FWD launches cross-border medical plans amidst rising demand in GBA

Nearly a third of residents have sought treatment in China.

AXA Hong Kong launches endoscopy concierge for cross-border healthcare

The plan expands coverage beyond lung and breast cancer.

HSBC’s subsidiary approved as first captive insurer in Hong Kong

The government imposed a 50% tax concession for local captive insurers.

Peak Re issues $50m catastrophe bond with Black Kite Re

This marks Peak Re’s second catastrophe bond issued in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Life unveils free consultation, medication on common ailments

It is available for its customers under its “Mannings PharmaCare” service.

Manulife Investments unveils Manulife Stable Fund in Hong Kong

It now invests primarily in USD-denominated and settled short-term deposits.

Manulife Hong Kong launches two critical illness products with income aid

One of the plans covers 121 critical illnesses and diseases.

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024

Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.

Transamerica Life Bermuda appoints Kristine Ung as CEO

She has held senior roles at AIG, AIA, Chubb and Kismet Solutions.

Willis appoints Steve Hutchinson as P&C head for HK, Macau

He was previously Chief Broking Officer at Howden Insurance Brokers in Hong Kong.

MoneyHero launches integrated car insurance platform with bolttech

The new service allows customers to compare real-time quotes.

Travel insurers cut benefits for seniors and children in Hong Kong

Premiums ranged from $145 to $509 for a 7-day trip in Asia.