Hong Kong-based Taiping Reinsurance Company (TPRe) delivered improved operating earnings in 2025, with a return-on-equity ratio of 10.1%, notes AM Best.
Two-thirds (66%) of Hong Kong residents have used AI tools for mind health-related purposes, while 43% of AI users trust the technology more than mind health professionals, according to the AXA Mind Health Study 2026. Respondents use AI to understand and manage their own wellbeing, support others and communicate mind health concerns. However, growing reliance on the technology raises concerns, with 44% of AI users preferring AI support over face-to-face conversations with friends or peers, 42% almost always following AI recommendations and 40% saying turning to AI has become a reflex. Meanwhile, 26% reported feeling uneasy after receiving AI-generated advice, while the same proportion said AI recommendations had led them to behaviours they later considered harmful.
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority (IA) has taken disciplinary action against six insurance intermediaries for breaching insurers' internal controls and assisting customers in making false declarations involving approximately HK$7.3m ($930,000) in bank drafts for premium payments.
The Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) announced on 15 October that Peak Re has joined the Asia-focused, neutral tripartite platform as a principal partner, reinforcing its commitment to addressing protection gaps and strengthening resilience against emerging risks across Asia and beyond.
In connection with the official opening of Huanggang Port on 12 October 2026, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has entered into a market agreement with 45 insurers to extend the scope of coverage of their existing mandatory motor and employees' compensation insurance policies to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area (HKPA).
Life insurance premiums in Hong Kong are forecast to grow by around 5-10% annually over the next two years, said S&P Global Ratings' Associate Director, Insurance Ratings, Ms Judy Chen, speaking at a webinar.
The Hong Kong government's first Five-Year Plan, unveiled in September 2026, offers several opportunities for insurers, according to S&P Global Ratings' Associate Director, Insurance Ratings, Ms Judy Chen.
FWD Group will acquire a 25% stake in Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong) for HK$161.62m ($20.72m).
Hong Kong's insurance regulator, the Insurance Authority (IA), has published its latest edition of Conduct In Focus.
Chubb Life Hong Kong has launched the Chubb MyLegacy Multi-Currency Insurance Plan, which offers a customised life event settlement option and can be convertible to another currency.