Hong Kong

Hong Kong IA extends temporary distribution measures until September

This means face-to-face sales of some insurance products are still prohibited.

Hong Kong insurance firm staff heads for the exit and here’s why

The industry is on the cusp of a serious ‘brain drain’.

Hong Kong IA reveals insurance complaints dropped by 9% in 2021

The IA also said its handling of complaints also improved.

Hong Kong insurance regulator warns public against phishing scams

There have been reported cases of fraudsters using the name of Sun Life Hong Kong.

Manulife Hong Kong readies for flood of demand from Chinese visitors

Strong group performance boosted by border opening between Macau and China.

Prudential launches new critical illness cover 

The plan provides HK$100 protection for every HK$1 premiums

HK Insurance Authority shuts down offices amidst new Omicron threat

Majority of employees are ordered to work from home.

How YAS MicroInsurance puts a price on non-fungible tokens

They are one of the first insurtech firms to insure NFTs.

HK Insurance Authority fines insurers HK$7m for breaking regulatory laws

The two insurers broke anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws.

Dah Sing Insurance grants cash allowance for HomeSure policyholders under quarantine

This is exclusively offered for the first year’s policyholders.

HK Insurance Authority requires staff to be vaccinated

The regulator said it plans to implement this in mid-February.

Peak Re appoints new P&C underwriting chief

He was recently the previous underwriting chief of Echo Re.

Manulife Hong Kong announces new senior appointments

This is part of the firm's commitment to develop in-house talents.