Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s slow moving health market
Although health insurance could be described as a sleepy business in Hong Kong, potential government reforms could bring about a shake-up in the market as Andrew Tjaardstra reports.
Hong Kong government eyes more control over health insurance
The Hong Kong government wants to increase coverage and regulation in the sector.
Claims Club Asia: 23 May agenda
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the speakers and topics for the inaugural meeting of the Claims Club Asia in central Hong Kong on 23 May.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Wang Qunbin, Fosun International
Insurance Insight interviews Wang Qunbin (pictured) the President of Fosun International, an investor in several insurers in China and most recently Asia focused reinsurer Peak Re.
Starr International opens office in Manila
Hong Kong based Starr International Insurance (Asia) is opening a branch office in Manila to provide general insurance.
HKFI urges Hong Kong to attract more marine trade
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has released a report into how to make its international maritime centre more competitive through tax incentives.
Dock workers in Hong Kong end strike
A 40-day strike in Hong Kong has ended with dock workers agreeing a pay increase of 9.8%.
Hong Kong's regulator comments on RBC timetable
As Hong Kong's insurance industry prepares for a risk-based capital regime, Insurance Insight asks Annie Choi, Commissioner of Insurance at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Hong Kong, about the implementation timetable.
Fraud: Asia's awakening
The Asian insurance market is far behind Western counterparts when it comes to tackling the problem of fraud. Nicky Burridge discovers what initiatives have in the region, focusing on Singapore and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong companies hire private eyes over sick leave
Employment insurance premiums in Hong Kong have increased by around 20% to 30% in the past three years, making companies more wary about sick leave claims.
HKFI appoints new chairman
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has announced its new board, which will start at the beginning of May.
Hong Kong claims complaints bureau to oversee non-residents
The Insurance Claims Complaints Bureau has been given an extension to handle claims complaints from non-Hong Kong residents with effect from 1 May 2013.
Claims Club Asia: Finding the perfect approach
Ahead of the inaugural meeting on 23 May in Hong Kong of the Claims Club Asia, Willis's Neil Thomas, one of the Claims Club Asia advisory board members reflects on a recent claims resolution.
UK Member of Parliament slams Solvency II
Andrew Tyrie, a Conservative MP and chairman of the Treasury Select Committee has slammed the confusion caused by Solvency II for the insurance industry.
Hong Kong gears up for Solvency II style regime
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in Hong Kong has hired KPMG to help produce a framework for a risk-based capital regime by the end of 2013.
The week's top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories that you have been reading in the the last week.
Asia View from the Top: Regulating consumer protection
Martin Noble, senior manager, insurance, Financial Services Regulatory Center of Excellence, Asia Pacific, KPMG, discusses how consumer protection regulation could be a distribution game changer in Asia.
Prudential appoints marketing chief in Hong Kong
Anthony Shaw (pictured) has been promoted to chief officer, marketing and customer service for Prudential in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Consumer Council slams insurance regulator levy
Controversy over the funding of the new insurance regulator in Hong Kong.
Insurers to cut down on direct marketing in Hong Kong
Following the introduction of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance rule on 1 April, one Hong Kong insurance CEO believes insurers will cut down on direct marketing.
Pacific Prime wins top broking award
Hong Kong based broker Pacific Prime has won the award for Bupa International’s top global distributor.
Manslaughter charges over Lamma Island ferry accident
The captains of the two vessels which collided off Lamma Island in Hong Kong on 1 October have been charged with manslaughter.
Andrew Jones appointed CEO of Thomas Miller for Asia-Pacific
Andrew Jones has been appointed CEO of Thomas Miller (Asia-Pacific) from the beginning of April.
Employees' compensation: Hong Kong headache
Nicky Burridge finds out why employees' compensation is causing such a big headache for insurers in Hong Kong.