Hong Kong

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Asia’s wealth surge opens US$140bn premium opportunity in untapped HNWI market

August 14 2026

McKinsey said only 15%–20% of HNWIs in the region have integrated life insurance into their wealth planning.

HSBC global insurance CEO Moncreiffe to exit amid Asia business overhaul — report

August 13 2026

Neither HSBC nor Edward Moncreiffe has officially confirmed the exit.

Jeremy Young of Manulife leads international brokerage and HNW distribution in Hong Kong.

Manulife taps Jeremy Young to lead international brokerage and global HNW distribution

August 11 2026

He will lead the insurer's push to reach HNW individuals across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.

Dave Wong, property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan at Sompo, in front of Hong Kong's城市.

Sompo names Dave Wong property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

August 11 2026

He brings a decade of GI experience to the role.

Jayne Bok, appointed head of Hong Kong and Macau at WTW, in a cityscape background.

WTW appoints Jayne Bok head of Hong Kong and Macau

August 11 2026

Bok keeps her regional investments remit as she takes charge of a market WTW has served for more than 50 years.

Hong Kong dollar and Chinese yuan coins and banknotes, reflecting offshore finance.

Jefferies sees upside in China's offshore insurance tax move despite sales concerns

August 10 2026

Analysts said Thursday's sell-off in Hong Kong-listed insurers was overdone and expect shares to recover further.

Sun Life Asia office building with glass facade and orange umbrellas outside.

Hong Kong competition erodes Sun Life's Asia new business CSM despite 19% sales rise

August 7 2026

Strong sales momentum in Hong Kong, alongside growth in India, Malaysia and Indonesia, helped offset pressure on new business margins.

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Hong Kong life insurers’ direct new business jumps 51% in Q1

August 7 2026

New business premiums reached a record HK$141.13bn (US$18bn) as single-premium business nearly doubled, despite a slight decline in policy issuance.

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China tightens offshore insurance tax collection, pressuring Hong Kong insurers — Reports

August 6 2026

Shares in Hong Kong's major insurers closed 4.6% to 6% lower, having pared losses that ran deeper in morning trading.

Markel hires Zurich's Audrey Pang as first Hong Kong claims specialist

August 6 2026

She reports to Asia claims head Bo Yu and will manage claims from Markel's Hong Kong and China portfolio, with a focus on professional and financial risks.

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