Hong Kong
Hong Kong digital roundtable: five thoughts
In May Insurance Post held a roundtable with senior digital leaders from brokers, insurers, reinsurers and start-ups in Hong Kong in association with global interconnection platform and colocation provider Equinix.
Verisk rolls out property data tool for Hong Kong
US-headquartered data and technology firm Verisk Analytics is offering access to detailed property data for Hong Kong.
AIA extends Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship
Hong Kong-headquartered Asia life and health insurer AIA has extended its sponsorship agreement with English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the 2021/22 season.
21 Uber drivers arrested in Hong Kong
21 people have been arrested in Hong Kong for driving without insurance and illegally driving a car for hire while working for Uber.
Claims Conference Hong Kong returns; Asia app launched
The fifth annual Claims Conference Hong Kong returns this week on 18 May at the Harbourview Renaissance.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority appoints CEO and senior directors
The Hong Kong Commissioner of Insurance John Leung Chi-yan has been appointed as CEO of the incoming Insurance Authority for one year.
Spencer returns in Hong Kong to AIA
Former Zurich head of Asia-Pacific Stuart Spencer is returning to insurance with a role as chief marketing officer at AIA.
Keng Hooi to replace Tucker at AIA earlier than planned
AIA regional CEO Ng Keng Hooi will takeover from Mark Tucker as AIA's group CEO three months earlier than originally planned.
Hong Kong grapples with healthcare inflation
In the second most expensive place in the world for private medical insurance insurers and the government are trying to tackle Hong Kong's multiple healthcare challenges.
Circle Asia hires three in Hong Kong
Luxembourg-headquartered specialist MGA Circles Group has expanded its Hong Kong team and moved office.
Lloyd's celebrates 20th year in Hong Kong
Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale was in Hong Kong to celebrate 20 years of having an office in the Special Administrative Region.
Peak Re's profit hit by 88% in 2016
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re saw pre-tax profits fall 88% last year to $6.9m (£5.5m) compared with $59.2m in 2015.
Nexus reorganises Asia operation
Nexus, one of the largest specialist MGAs in the London market, has revamped its Hong Kong-based Asian operations including the rebrand of its marine team.
Asia Insurance to benefit as Hong Kong Life agrees sale
Hong Kong Life insurance, 16.6% owned by Hong Kong general insurer Asia Insurance, has agreed to sell to Hong Kong-based investment firm First Origin International for HK$7.1bn (£740m).
Q&A: Winnie Wong, Asia Insurance
Insurance Post asked one of Hong Kong's most experienced insurance professionals about her latest role as CEO of Asia Insurance.
Chung joins Bank of China in Hong Kong
Ben Chung, former technical director at Hong Kong broker Nova Insurance, has joined Bank of China Insurance.
Prudential has ‘barely scratched the surface’ in Asia: Wells
Asian insurance markets continue to offer significant opportunity for international financial services group Prudential, the company’s CEO has said.
AIA's Tucker to join HSBC
Mark Tucker, group CEO and president of Hong Kong-headquartered AIA, is leaving the Asia life insurer to join international banking group HSBC.
Hong Kong government advisory report laments reinsurance failings
A Hong Kong government advisory group is recommending changes in captive, marine and reinsurance regulations to help turnaround the SAR's Asia hub status.
Berkshire Hathaway hires for Asia expansion
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has hired two senior insurance professionals as the insurer introduces personal accident to Hong Kong and Singapore.
JLT posts robust Asia-Pacific 2016 results
Last year UK-headquartered international broker JLT grew revenues and profits in Asia and was buoyed by a good employee benefits performance in Australia and New Zealand.
MS Amlin boosts marine with Phoenix acquisition
Global specialty insurer MS Amlin, is to acquire 100% of the equity of Phoenix Underwriters, a Hong Kong based managing general agent specialising in yachts, super yachts and commercial craft.
AIA's Tucker sees 7% China penetration in 2030
Mark Tucker, CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered life insurer AIA, sees great potential for his company and others in China.
Blog: Seven Asian insurtech start-ups to watch in 2017
Despite the US being seen as the pre-eminent center for insurtech investment, it in no way has the monopoly on all the good ideas.