Hong Kong

FWD Hong Kong extends instant claims to cover hospitalisations

Clients can submit their claims through FWD Moments app for an instant review.

AXA, HKBN team up for comprehensive home protection plan

It bundles home insurance with fibre broadband service, network security and a smart home kit.

Hong Kong's FWD files for US IPO

It is considering about $2b in the US share sale.

Hong Kong insurers' reskilling efforts focus on data: report

The training market is adjusting through rehashing their portfolios.

Prudential Hong Kong to give away insurance plans to boost COVID vaccine

Hong Kong citizens who have received at least one vaccine dose can join.

HK insurers see gross premiums drop 4.6% in Q1 2021

Long-term insurance revenue premiums declined 5.2%.

HK regulator extends measures on non-physical product distribution

It covers the online distribution of QDAP, VHIS, amongst others.

Driving a tech-focused insurance future

Hong Kong’s ZA Insure is benefitting from a technology backing and some important partnerships.

Why life insurance agents in Asia are optimistic for 2021

They are expecting to see growth in medical products and critical illness products, says Sun Life.

HSBC Life, dacadoo partner to promote better health amongst users

The insurer will integrate dacadoo into its health platforms.

AXA Hong Kong and Macau joins Green Monday ESG Coalition

It is the first insurer to join the coalition.

HSBC Life names new global head of customer proposition

HSBC Life has appointed Ying Teoh as global head of customer proposition effective 12 April.

Hong Kong adjusts insurance premium levy rate to 0.1%

Levy cap is at HK$100 for life policies and HK$5,000 for general policies.

China Strategic in talks to buy Hong Kong Life

The insurer could be valued at between $400m and $500m.