Hong Kong
Hang Seng Bank launches investment and life insurance plan
Hang Seng Bank launches investment and life insurance plan
70% of Hong Kongers were unprepared for their parents' healthcare costs and children's educational expenses.
WTW welcomes new head of global services and solutions
Clélia Grech will take on her new role with WTW based in Hong Kong.
Prudential Hong Kong is ‘core’ subsidiary in next 2 years – S&P Global Ratings
The Hong Kong subsidiary is seen to contribute 15% to 20% CAGR to the parent company.
Zurich HK partners with Hutchison Telecommunications for travel insurance
The partnership aims to provide customers with a one-stop digital service experience.
HKECIC, Dun & Bradstreet partner to launch Export Credit Risk Index
The index covers five key markets – Canada, China, Germany, the UK, and the US.
HK residents hesitant in long-term financial planning – Prudential
Despite setting savings targets, individuals face challenges in achieving financial freedom, as 52% of their income goes towards daily expenses.
AIA Hong Kong debuts high-return multi-currency plan
Key features include an expected Total IRR exceeding 7%.
FWD HK sees Q3’23 new business climb 25% YoY
It attributed its performance to their focus on the local market, coupled with proactive efforts to meet the demands of the Greater Bay Area.
HKIA stamps six-year ban on ex-agent for embezzlement and mishandling of premiums
The former insurance agent admitted wrongdoing during the IA's investigation.
Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022
Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate contraction pains.
HKIA flags fraudulent activity
The mentioned company is neither an authorized insurer nor a licensed insurance intermediary under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41).
Shareholder support, markets seen to boost Qianhai Re’s capital structure: AM Best
Despite earnings decline in 2022 due to negative changes in investment valuations amid capital market volatility, QHR has remained profitable over the past few years.
Hong Kong virtual insurers need to be ‘extra user-friendly’ – Consumer Council
The council urged the industry to enhance website functions and improve the disclosure of privacy policies to enhance consumer confidence in virtual insurance products.
Hong Kong digital insurer secures partnership, enters UAE market
This partnership aims to bolster support for web3 entities, including banks, custodians, and asset managers across the Middle East.
Investment income to steer China Taiping Insurance’s bottom line: AM Best
CTPI is expected to maintain a prudent investment strategy and stringent risk management in the future.
BOC Life’s outlook turns sour: Moody’s
Downgrade risks include failing profitability, capital adequacy, a downgrade of BOC Hong Kong's rating, and a decline in the ability or willingness of shareholders and affiliates to provide support.
Two extreme typhoons push claims incurred to HK$1.9b – HKIA
Property damage and motor businesses were the two most affected lines of business.
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