Hong Kong
HK-China insurers swarm offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
HK-China insurers swarm offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
2 days ago
Nearly all CEOs forecast revenue growth as HK outpaces global peers in AI
More than half of Hong Kong firms use AI for revenue, whilst 56% cite cyber risks.
5 days ago
Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall
Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.
6 days ago
Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%
December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
Hong Kong property outlook for 2026 shaped by tightening supply
Retail leads growth as office stabilises and logistics remains constrained.
Global firms flood Hong Kong with 5,221 startups in 2025
Mainland China, the US, and Japan lead a wave of 11,070 non local companies
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.
Storm and fire losses deepen pressure on Hong Kong P&C earnings
The incident will add to diluted earnings but is unlikely to threaten overall solvency.
Maritime industry needs urgent and coordinated investment for net-zero goal
Hong Kong is seen to have a major role in this transition.
How stable is Hong Kong’s insurance market?
Hong Kong saw $13.1b (HK$100.5b) in general insurance gross premiums for 2024.
Hong Kong to host Asia’s first shore power network for ships
Grid-linked infrastructure will let ships draw power from shore whilst docked.
Northern Metropolis project hinges on tech, bidding reforms
Fragmented, undeveloped private land creates hurdles for site formation.
HK top priority for Italian companies' Asia expansion: survey
93% believe Hong Kong can effectively support their future Asia expansion plans.
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