Hong Kong
Hong Kong renames Clement Cheung as Insurance Authority chief
Hong Kong renames Clement Cheung as Insurance Authority chief
He played a role in boosting the global competitiveness of the sector.
Hong Kong's OneDegree eases microchip requirement for cats
Cats are not legally required to have microchips in the city.
Hong Kong insurtech StartupCare floats protection for Lalamove drivers
Drivers can avail of a $6,500 lump sum cash benefit.
Avo Insurance pilots protection plan for mainland China travellers
It will offer COVID-19 real-time PCR tests and extra benefits.
AIA agrees to APAC venture with healthtech Holmusk
Digital health coaching tools will be first offered to Malaysian clients.
Chubb floats work from home insurance in Hong Kong
It covers mental health counselling for employees.
Hong Kong to create hub for insurance-linked securities
A bill to transfer risk to capital markets was introduced in March.
Hong Kong's yuppies, low-income groups still underinsured: report
The city has one of the highest levels of insurance awareness.
FWD Hong Kong, Octopus float savings and insurance plan
It can be activated with an initial premium of as low as HK$300.
Hong Kong insurance premiums to grow 1.46% in 2020
This is barely a quarter of the 6.3% rise in 2019.
Manulife Hong Kong pilots two new CI plans
The plans cover up to 112 illnesses until the age of 100.
Sun Life Hong Kong unveils new wealth management insurance plan
Clients need only to pay as low as HK$488 monthly to avail of the service.
Ping An, pharma firm Shionogi float joint venture firms
The firms are registered in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
HSBC Life Hong Kong floats two customisable plans
Clients can pick their coverage based on life-stage needs.
AXA Hong Kong launches wellness platform
It offers a diabetes management programme and a steps tracker.
Only 3 in APAC's 50 largest insurers were ready for the pandemic: study
Only AIA, Tokio Marine, and MS&AD considered a pandemic as a key risk to operations.
Hong Kong regulator urged to push insurers on ESG disclosure: report
The regulator has yet to require the sector to do so.
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