https://www.scmp.com/rss/512539/feed Stories of the longest continuously operating life insurer in Hong Kong, and the people behind its success. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] Despite the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong continues to show the resilience for which it is renowned. The city has been ranked the fifth most competitive place in the world – up from seventh last year – in the International Institute for Management Development’s latest “World Competitive Yearbook” report. Damien Green, president and CEO of Manulife Asia, is one of the region’s business leaders who is determined to support the city’s future. “We’ve grown up... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3184142/how-hong-kongs-longest-running?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3184142/how-hong-kongs-longest-running?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:00:22 +0000 [Sponsored article] When Hong Kong’s first cases of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, were confirmed on January 23, 2020, messages began to buzz non-stop on the phone of actuary Danny Lee, who was leading the insurer Manulife Hong Kong’s pricing team. Normally in such situations, he would observe things and wait for more information before making a business decision. But this time, faced with unprecedented challenges and with so much at stake, he immediately liaised with colleagues across... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3180187/how-3-insurance-professionals-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3180187/how-3-insurance-professionals-have?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:23 +0000 [Sponsored article] The story of Hong Kong’s rise from its humble origins as a quiet port inhabited by fishing and farming communities into a thriving metropolis and global economic powerhouse is well known. But a lesser-known story is how that transformation gave rise to a new industry that, in return, helped the city blossom. From covering the risks for traders – such as piracy and fire, to offering a safety net for various stages of life and businesses, the insurance industry has evolved in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3177339/125-years-how-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3177339/125-years-how-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:24 +0000