TLDR:
– A mystery Hong Kong tech billionaire has entered the Guinness World Records for purchasing the world’s most expensive insurance policy for $250 million
– The policyholder remains undisclosed, but is an ultra-high-net-worth individual from Asia
This mystery Hong Kong tech billionaire has achieved a monumental feat by purchasing the world’s most expensive insurance policy for a whopping $250 million. The previous record, held by a California-based tech billionaire, has now shifted from the West to the East. The sale of such an insurance policy signifies Hong Kong’s emergence as a leading ultra-high-net-worth insurance market in Asia and the world. The purpose of the policy, meant for estate planning, highlights the rising demand for mega life insurance policies in Asia, especially for succession planning purposes. With a projected increase in millionaires in Asia, the demand for such policies is expected to rise even further, catapulting new business premiums in the region.