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Bowtie Becomes a "Centaur" From Zero to US$100 Million ARR In 7 Years
A milestone roughly 7 times rarer than a "Unicorn" — reached by Hong Kong's first virtual insurer HONG KONG, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowtie, Hong Kong's first virtual insurer[1], today announced it has crossed US$100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)[2] — reaching the global technol...
2026-07-07 12:54
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Traveloka Launches 7.7 Epic Sale in Thailand: Up to 7,777 THB Off Flights and Up to 50% Off Hotels and Travel Activities
BANGKOK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traveloka, Southeast Asia's all-in-one travel tech platform, today launched its 7.7 Epic Sale, a region-wide campaign running 6 to 10 July 2026. The annual double-date sale offers travellers discounts across flights, hotels and activities, with the biggest sa...
2026-07-06 14:41
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MSIG USA Supports Innovative DEG Fund to Expand Sustainable Investment Across Developing Markets
NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSIG USA today announced its participation in an innovative investment structure with DEG, one of the leading private-sector development finance institutions and a subsidiary of KfW Group, designed to finance and mobilize further private capital for sustaina...
2026-07-02 23:00
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Hong Kong Life Receives the Certifications of "Hong Kong Registration - Silver-Friendly Financial Products" Presented by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency for Multiple Outstanding Insurance Products
HONG KONG, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Life Insurance Company Limited ("Hong Kong Life") has been awarded the "Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Financial Products" certification presented by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") for its outstanding insurance products. Th...
2026-07-02 19:13
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Markel International appoints Bhavik Desai as Managing Director, PFR & Cyber
LONDON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation
within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Bhavik
Desai as Managing Director – PFR & Cyber within its London Market business.
2026-06-30 20:00
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Wealth Accelerator (Premier) Multi-Currency Insurance Plan Enabling Superior Legacy Planning Features Rare-in-Market Edges and Receives Numerous Professional Recognitions
HONG KONG, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Accelerator Multi-Currency Series, the flagship product of Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited ("Hong Kong Life"), has been well received by the market and customers for its superior flexibility in wealth inheritance and currency conversion capabilitie...
2026-06-30 17:00
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Allianz Global Insurance Report 2026: The Future of Insurance in a Fragmenting World
* World: Global premium pool expanded by +7.1% in 2025 – an increase of EUR456bn * Singapore: Strong growth of +10.7% – due to double-digit growth in life and health insurance * Outlook: Private protection remains a structurally growing need ensuring solid global growth of +5.3% per year ov...
2026-06-30 14:22
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Ping An Ranks No. 26 on Forbes 2026 Global 2000 List, No. 2 Among Global Insurers
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group"; HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318) ranked No. 26 on Forbes' 2026 Global 2000 list, rising one place from 2025. Among the 113 global insurance companies on the li...
2026-06-28 16:34
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Sun Life Celebrates 18 Wins at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2026
A three-pronged strategy spanning high-net-worth, retirement planning and digital innovation has driven sustainable growth, reinforcing market leadership and strong competitiveness HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Hong Kong has won 18 awards at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financi...
2026-06-26 18:35
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AXA Wins 7 Accolades at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2026
Retains Consecutive Insurance Company of the Year Award HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA") is proud to announce that it has received 7 accolades at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2026. The recognitions include the prestigious "Insu...
2026-06-26 18:28
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These Are Australia's Best Workplaces in Finance and Insurance
SYDNEY, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® today released the
inauguralBest Workplaces in Finance & Insurance
2026-06-25 07:31
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Ping An Good Doctor CEO He Mingke Speaks At 2026 Summer Davos: China Is Entering Its Own "Longevity Era"
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group"; HKEX: 2318/82318; SSE: 601318) attended the World Economic Forum's 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos 2026, convened at the Dalian I...
2026-06-24 17:58
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LUMIQ Raises Strategic Funding to Become the AI Decision Layer for Financial Services
While most AI in financial services remains advisory, LUMIQ has built the layer that owns the decision — autonomous, auditable AI agents making regulated calls in production at leading banks, insurers, and capital markets firms. Today, LUMIQ serves clients across India, the United States, and Sou...
2026-06-19 16:45
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Panorama Financial Services Marks 12 Years of Continued Community Support
Melbourne-based financial advisory firm highlights its ongoing commitment to grassroots sport, children's charities and local community groups. MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panorama Financial Services today reaffirmed its dedication to giving back, marking 12 consecutive y...
2026-06-19 07:34
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Waterdrop Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results, Q1 Net Revenue Up 64.8% Year-over-Year
BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 16, 2026, Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare services with positive social impact, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. In the first ...
2026-06-16 21:10
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Manulife Named #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity for Second Consecutive Year by Evident
C$ unless otherwise stated TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 Named top insurer in Canada, first in the AI Leadership category, and ranked third overall – underscoring Manulife's strategic priority to be an AI-powered organization TORONTO and BOSTON and HONG K...
2026-06-16 18:00
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Lockton appoints Stéphane Lespérance as CEO of its Canadian Business
Lespérance given mandate to deliver client-first risk, people, and benefits solutions built for Canadian businesses TORONTO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance brokerage, today announced the strategic appointment of industry veteran St...
2026-06-16 15:00
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Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) and YAS announce embedded insurance for robots
Driving AI and robotics adoption in Hong Kong with innovative InsurTech HONG KONG, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YAS Insurance ("YAS") today announced a collaboration with Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) ("Zurich") to promote the use of AI and robotics in Hong Kong through an embedded insurance sol...
2026-06-16 14:49
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AXA Global Private Launch Gala Successfully Held
HONG KONG, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 8, 2026, AXA Group announced the launch ofAXA Global Private, a unified platform designed to serve high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, as well as globally mobile families. The platform provides customers with access to...
2026-06-15 17:03
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Manulife Hong Kong Named Core Participating Insurer in Insurance Authority's AI Cohort Programme
HONG KONG, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Hong Kong today announced that it has been named a Core Participating Insurer in the latest batch of the Insurance Authority's ("IA") AI Cohort Programme, underscoring its commitment to advancing the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence...
2026-06-15 16:45
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