Hong Kong

Hong Kong to license first online-only insurer in December

The pioneer will be part of the new fast-track system.

Hong Kong to license first online-only insurer in December

The pioneer will be part of the new fast-track system.

3,000 job vacancies loom as Hong Kong's insurtech scene booms

There's a hot demand for risk managers and tech talents going into 2019.

Peak Re appoints David V. Cabral as chief operating officer

He will report to the role starting 8 October 2018.

Hong Kong insurers play the digital game by forging fintech and insurtech allies

The challenge now has become full integration of technology with the insurance experience of customers.

MetLife Hong Kong's Lee Wood unveils a new holistic digital insurance platform

He introduces MetLife Discovery, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps customers visualise their insurance needs.

Chubb appoints Stanley Wong as country president for Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau

He currently serves as Asia Pacific regional head of financial lines.

Peak Re makes new appointments to board of directors

This includes changes to chairman and executive director roles.

State Street Corporation appoints Kamal Jandu as Asia Pacific head of insurance services

He was formerly a senior client manager for the insurance sector at Citibank.

Hong Kong insurance sector taps on rattled Chinese market

New business premiums from Mainland clients hit $11.8b in Q1.

Life annuity scheme launched for Hong Kong's senior citizens

Men will receive a monthly payout of $5,800 whilst women get $5,300.

World's first blockchain marine insurance platform rolled out

‘Insurwave’ can help manage risk for more than 1000 commercial vessels in its first year.

Peak Re names Stephen Roder as independent non-executive director

He also becomes a member of various board committees effective 2 May 2018.

Hong Kong insurance tax bill gazetted

It enables a tax deduction for residents buying health insurance under the VHIS.

AIA new business value up 26% in Q1

Sales to China buoyed the insurer's profitability and may soon become its biggest market.

HSBC Insurance appoints Alistair Chamberlain as global head of product and actuarial

He is currently based in Singapore, and is a member of HSBC Group Insurance Executive Committee.