Hong Kong
AIA buys Hong Kong insurer Blue Cross for $278m from BEA
AIA buys Hong Kong insurer Blue Cross for $278m from BEA
A bancassurance partnership is also in the mix.
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.
Hong Kong IA welcomes regularisation of preferential treatment from China
This deal between the two countries started in 2018.
FWD extends free vaccination complication cover in Hong Kong
The extension is until 30 June this year.
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
Blue offers HK$200 voucher for vaccinated WeCare policy holders
The offer is only until 30 April 2022.
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.