Wealth management

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 50.6% to a record US$42.2 billion last year, driven by affluent customers seeking wealth transfer, protection and medical coverage. Paul Murray, CEO of Swiss Re’s life and health business, attributed the growth to more wealthy individuals establishing family offices in the city. Hong Kong’s lack of estate duty and tax incentives for single family offices since 2023 have drawn high-net-worth families.