Ivan Wan, Head of Corporate Actuarial, HSBC Life (International) Limited
Apparently, Hong Kong is one of the most insured cities in the world. New business premiums are quickly growing and reached an historical high in 2025, contributing a significant proportion to the economy’s GDP. If one only looks at these headline statistics, people might simply jump into conclusion that Hong Kong residents are exceptionally well-protected.
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As AI accelerates investment in high value data centres, the growing concentration of assets and evolving exposures from natural catastrophes to power, cooling and fire are reshaping the risk landscape for insurers.
Brittainy Rivers, COO & VP, Client Delivery, TAI, an RGA Company
Dr. Robin Huettemann, Junior Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Companyi
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Boon Yoon Ho, Global Head of Reinsurance, HSBC Global Insurance
Discussions around income protection gaps are not new, and whenever the issue surfaces in the news, the gaps appear to widen. Despite numerous papers, initiatives, and public–private programs launched over the years to narrow these gaps, the situation shows little improvement.
Adrian Hill, Chief Digital & Consumer Officer, MSIG Asia
Like many emerging markets around the world and even some developed markets with large, underserved populations like China or the US, Southeast Asia is Underbanked and Underinsured.
Nick Donovan, Head of Market Development, Lloyd's
Insurance is widely available in Europe to protect private individuals and businesses against the risk of financial loss from natural disasters.
