Insurance

Manulife Asia’s profit quadruples, Hong Kong segment doubles core earnings

The group’s NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points.

Manulife Asia’s profit quadruples, Hong Kong segment doubles core earnings

The group’s NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points.

AXA launches first heatwave parametric insurance

It aims to provide protection to employees exposed to outdoor conditions.  

HKIA sets fees for insurance intermediary licences from September

It plans to use the fees for enhanced public education and training.

MSIG HK achieves highest claims settlement since 2020

Compared to the previous year, the claims settlement ratio was at 92.9%.

FWD and ESDlife debut health and wellness platform

The insurer saw health insurance claims surge last year by 18%.

AXA HK, Macau unveil new travel insurance via partnership

It offers coverage in personal liability of up to $260m.

HKIA and SFC probe Tahoe Life's investment dealings

HKIA appointed last week joint and several managers to take control of the insurer.

Insurance authority intervenes amidst Tahoe Life financial woes

Despite appointing advisors in 2023, the insurer failed to provide deliverables.

Blue to partner with over 100 brokers in 2 years through new channel

The first product available is the 25-year participating life insurance plan.

HSBC appoints new CEO for life insurance arm

She has over two decades of experience with HSBC.

FundPark, HKECIC bare pioneering effort for insured growth for SMEs

Their partnership integrated data analytics and credit insurance to aid and protect small-scale business operations.

Insurance agent barred for misappropriating funds

He allowed premiums totalling $4,623 to be deposited into his bank.

HK insurers may need capital boosts due to new rules

The new regime could be costly for insurers.

New pet critical illness cover introduced in Hong Kong

It is available to pets of any age and breed, for an annual fee of $14.40.

HK's new legislation welcomed by insurance industry

The legislation advocates for international insurers to re-domicile in Hong Kong.

Sun Life debuts comprehensive ECO system for wealthy families

The insurer is partnering with HealthMutual Group.