SPECIAL FEATURE: 2012 EMINENT INSURERS In 2011, Ageas Hong Kong was among the first companies to be authorised to provide Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) products – products designed for those wishing to apply for right of abode in Hong Kong as investors. The launch of this product displays its visionary and forward-looking mindset.
Ageas team of professional consultants
“U tie” technology to enable people to scan ads on MTR billboards in order to receive details of its latest promotions. A professional team As Fraser points out “Ageas Hong Kong caters for its customers’ needs by delivering best-in-class financial planning solutions. Our professionalism has been acknowledged by the many accolades we have received recently. These include being named Company of the Year (Insurance) in the prestigious SCMP/IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2011. Our financial planners were also the Industry Winners for 2009 and 2011 in the same awards.” Combining global strength with local flexibility, Ageas Hong Kong offers customers a diversity of financial protection products and wealth management services. One of Hong Kong’s largest life insurance companies, it has more than 2,500 professionally trained and highly skilled consultants. Innovative and comprehensive financial planning solutions Ageas Hong Kong treasures its long-term relationships with its customers. It promotes these with a holistic approach to financial planning that is based on three pillars: “Protection”, “Savings” and “Investment”. This concept enables Ageas customers to take good financial care of themselves at different life stages. Ageas Hong 40 HONG KONG BUSINESS | APRIL 2012
Kong also upholds its commitment to innovation by offering diversified and competitive products that deliver tailor-made solutions for individual needs. Ageas Hong Kong proactively demonstrates the depth of its concern for its customers’ well being. Referring to health protection, Fraser says: “A survey found that one in every 10 Hong Kong residents suffers from diabetes. We have therefore been quick off the mark in responding to their needs by becoming the first insurer to introduce a Diabetes Mellitus Benefit under our ‘Forever Health’ Critical Illness Insurance Plan.”
“Ageas Hong Kong was among the first companies to be authorised to provide Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) products ”
Caring for the community Ageas Hong Kong actively gives back to the community. As Fraser puts it, “Our long-term commitment to good corporate citizenship is another reflection of the Ageas mindset. For years, we have enthusiastically supported well-known local charitable events like the Matilda Sedan Chair Race and Oxfam Trailwalker. The company fully supports its employees when they go the extra mile in volunteering. Last Autumn, James DeLong, its Director, Conventional Distribution Asia, scaled the 5,895-metre peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s fourth highest, in order to raise funds and awareness about breast cancer. In recognition of these contributions, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has awarded Ageas Hong Kong the title of “Caring Company” every year since this programme was launched in 2002.
Ageas staff attempts an 8-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro for Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation