Hong Kong

Insurtech Bowtie seals $35m series B2 round

It aims to narrow Hong Kong’s insurance gap with the new funding.

Manulife HK ties with HEAL Medical for top medical services

This makes HEAL Medical as Manulife's inaugural medical centre within the GBA Medical Hub.

Super Typhoon Soala to dampen reinsurance renewals in Hong Kong

Effective risk management is expected to minimise insurance losses.

Ashley Veasey gets Chief Information Technology Officer title at Prudential

He has lived and worked in various locations throughout the globe.

Sun Life Hong Kong gets green light to adopt risk-based capital regulation

Implementation of the new solvency capital basis took effect last 30 June. 

Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester

The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.

FWD Group’s new business value  jumps 22% YoY in first half

The six months to June accumulated $482m in new business value.

FWD Group outlook turns positive: Moody’s

Driven by an improved earnings report and partnerships, the insurer shifted from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’.

Hong Kong imposes six-month ban on Chan Ka Hey for fabrication

To deceive the insurer and his employing bank, Hey fabricated a new DDA form with a cut-out of the client’s signature, without consent.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority reappoints CEO

His reappointment is effective 15 August 2023 to 14 August 2026.

FWD Group commemorates 10th year, gives back 10 grants

The 10 grants will be given to 10 various communities across the region.

Nine out of 10 HK, GBA policyholders trust their personal data with insurers: Survey

Personalisation, improved claims, and cost savings influenced their trust.

Zurich HK introduces AR/VR tech for mental well-being with 'Chill Lab'

The initiative aims to promote youth mental well-being and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.

AXA pursues partnership with logistics tech firm to develop new platform

This will offer comprehensive and tailored insurance coverage to GoGoX users and driver partners.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority flags fraudulent AXA website

AXA has confirmed that it has no association with this fraudulent website.