Wang Fuk Court Fire

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Hong Kong government to handle Wang Fuk Court fire insurance claims after buyout

July 27 2026

The move comes as residents press for greater transparency over the estate's condition and the handling of compensation following last year's fire.

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HK reinsurance segment swings to 2025 underwriting loss

May 22 2026

Provisional data shows Hong Kong’s reinsurance inward premiums rose 9.41% in 2025 despite the reversal in underwriting results.

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HK general insurers' underwriting profits soar 175% in 2025 as AIA leads health charge, P&I clubs drive offshore gains

May 12 2026

The impact of the Wang Fuk Court fire offset some of the sector’s growth, with property damage profits falling sharply last year.

Hong Kong GI direct premiums fall 11% in Q4 as offshore contracts, but full-year profit rebounds

April 28 2026

Offshore premiums halved, onshore property claims rose, but full-year profits jumped almost 175% in 2025.

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Hong Kong insurance premiums surge nearly 30% in 2025, led by life business

April 24 2026

Underwriting results in Hong Kong’s general insurance sector were mixed in 2025, with property underwriting profit falling sharply due to claims from the Wang Fuk Court fire.

China Taiping profit triples but Wang Fuk Court fire weighs on Hong Kong unit

March 26 2026

Group life insurance and reinsurance segments posted strong growth, offsetting flat insurance revenue and losses in Hong Kong property and casualty operations.

85% of Wang Fuk Court insurance claims settled — IA

February 3 2026

Payouts for settled claims have reached nearly HK$510m, according to the Insurance Authority.

Insurance payouts top HK$250m following Wang Fuk Court blaze

December 22 2025

General insurers have paid out about HK$204m so far, while life insurers have settled HK$41.5m in claims.

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Qianhai Re's Tai Po fire loss does not 'materially alter' operating assessment, as AM Best affirms ratings

December 12 2025

AM Best said Qianhai Re’s net retained loss from the Wang Fuk Court fire is manageable and does not impact its operating performance assessment.

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12,000 insurance policies tied to Tai Po fire as regulator ramps up claims support

December 8 2025

Regulator says claims figures still in flux as industry mobilises response to Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades.

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Chubb, Generali and PICC join wave of Hong Kong insurance donations for Tai Po fire victims

December 5 2025

Chubb, PICC, and Generali Hong Kong pitch in HK$23m to support Wang Fuk Court community.

China Taiping Hong Kong’s reinsurance arrangements, capital buffers to absorb Wang Fuk Court losses — AM Best

December 5 2025

AM Best has affirmed the insurer’s ratings, noting the net retained loss is expected to be manageable.

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