Core Points - A severe fire occurred at Hong Kong's Tai Po Wah Fung Court, resulting in 44 fatalities and 45 injuries as reported by local authorities [1] - Several insurance companies, including China Life (Overseas), Prudential, Manulife, Ping An Life, and China Merchants Jinhe Life, activated emergency claims procedures in response to the incident [1] - The fire caused significant structural damage to multiple residential buildings, leading to substantial personal injuries and property losses for affected residents [1] Insurance Response - China Life (Overseas) initiated emergency claims services, simplifying procedures and proactively contacting policyholders to ensure timely support for affected families [1] - Ping An Life and Ping An Property & Casualty also activated emergency response plans, forming teams to address the incident, although no claims had been reported at that time [1] - The insurance coverage for the buildings includes structural fire insurance, which covers repair or reconstruction costs due to incidents like fire, lightning, or explosions [3] Insurance Coverage Details - China Taiping Insurance (Hong Kong) provides comprehensive property insurance for the affected buildings, with a total compensation cap of HKD 2 billion for property damage [3][4] - Public liability insurance covers personal injury claims up to HKD 10 million per incident, with unlimited occurrences, and property damage claims up to HKD 20 million per incident [4] - Homeowners with personal home insurance may receive compensation for internal property damage, depending on their policy terms [5] Market Dynamics - The incident highlights the increasing interest of mainland insurance companies in the Hong Kong market, driven by competitive pressures and policy support for overseas expansion [5] - Major players in the Hong Kong insurance market include China Life Overseas and Bank of China Life Hong Kong, both of which have shown significant growth in recent years [6] - China Life Overseas reported a 38.3% year-on-year increase in new individual standard premium income, reaching HKD 8.5 billion in the first half of 2025, securing a market share of 7.9% [6]