Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs growMainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 5:00pm, 24 Jul 2026Updated: 6:08pm, 24 Jul 2026Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 51 per cent in the first quarter to another record high, driven by affluent customers from Mainland China and overseas buying policies for wealth transfer, protection and medical needs.The industry wrote HK$141.1 billion (US$18 billion) in new life policies in the first quarter, compared with HK$93.4 billion a year earlier, according to data from the Insurance Authority released on Friday.It marked the third year that first-quarter sales hit a record high since the authority was established in 2016.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow
Hong Kong's life insurance sector achieved a record high in first-quarter sales, with a 51% increase to HK$141.1 billion. This surge was primarily fueled by affluent customers from mainland China and overseas, as well as family offices.
Enoch YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-24 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's life insurance sector achieved a record high in first-quarter sales, with a 51% increase to HK$141.1 billion. This surge was primarily fueled by affluent customers from mainland China and overseas, as well as family offices. These buyers are purchasing policies for purposes including wealth transfer, protection, and medical needs, reflecting growing concerns about longevity and legacy. This marks the third consecutive year that first-quarter sales have set a new record since the Insurance Authority's establishment in 2016.
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This marks the third consecutive year of record first-quarter sales since 2016.
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The industry wrote HK$141.1 billion (US$18 billion) in new life policies in the first quarter.
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Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 51 per cent in the first quarter to a record high.
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Customers are buying policies for wealth transfer, protection, and medical needs.
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Affluent customers from mainland China and overseas are driving insurance demand.
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