Hong Kong curbs first-year insurance commissions amid soaring mainland demand

Published on August 8, 2025
Hong Kong's insurance industry is set for a major shake-up as the Insurance Authority (IA) announced new commission rules for participating life policies, effective 1 January 2026. Under the new
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Increasing number of insurers outsource investment management, reports AM Best

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Gallagher Re appoints Dave Brune as EVP, Program Solutions

August 8, 2025
Gallagher Re, a reinsurance broker and advisor, has recently announced the appointment of Dave Brune as Executive Vice President (EVP) within its Program Solutions division.In this role, Brune will be responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s North American programs strategy.He will focus on delivering efficient solutions to insurance carriers and Managing General Agents (MGAs).His efforts