Hong Kong – AXA and HK Express have recent announced an exclusive insurance partnership agreement, showing AXA’s commitment to offering HK Express customers with a convenient travel insurance experience while providing tailored protection for the mass travellers, enabling them to travel on their own terms.

HK Express is poised to continue its rapid growth by expanding its fleet and route network. This year, HK Express has already added four new destinations and is set to announce new routes, further extending its market reach. 

This exclusive partnership agreement between HK Express, AXA and AXA Partners, the international entity forming part of AXA Group offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection & lifestyle, covers all the markets served by HK Express and the popular travel destinations for Hongkongers, including the Mainland China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan China, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, catering to their travel needs.

HK Express has also unveiled its first A321neo aircraft that prominently displays AXA’s logo, marking the official launch of the partnership. This demonstrates collaborative innovation and commitment to providing travellers with a more seamless experience and comprehensive protection coverage.

Kenneth Lai, chief general insurance officer at AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, “AXA has been actively expanding its insurance ecosystem and is committed to being a true partner for our customers. We collaborate with leading partners from different industries and strive to offer more personalised and tailored coverage. We understand that the demand for travel insurance has become more diverse. Thus, we hope to bring a seamless travel experience to our customers. As AXA’s inaugural Hong Kong-based airline partner, the partnership allows HK Express customers to effortlessly book flights and buy travel insurance through its all-in-one platform. Looking ahead, we will continue working with HK Express to explore products with comprehensive coverage and bring innovative solutions to the market.”

Jeanette Mao, chief executive officer at HK Express, commented, “HK Express is a young and vibrant brand that pride itself on daring to be different. We enable our travellers to customize their journeys according to their needs. Recognizing every journey is unique, we are dedicated to offering a wide array of value-added services and products, from inflight dining and seat selection, to checked baggage and travel insurance. We provide flexible options that allow customers to choose combinations that suit their needs, all at value fares that make it easy to ‘Gotta Go’ with HK Express.”

She added, “Travel insurance is a crucial component of the travel experience, and we are thrilled to partner with AXA, a leader in the insurance market, to offer comprehensive travel insurance solutions. For the first time, HK Express is displaying our partner’s brand on our aircraft livery, signifying our long-term strategic partnership with AXA. We are continuously exploring new ways to enhance our services and are committed to delivering a safe and enjoyable flying experience, inviting our customers to discover unique destinations across Asia with us.”

Lastly, Adelane Mecellem, regional CEO at AXA Partners, said: “We are thrilled to announce our exclusive partnership with AXA HK and HK Express. This partnership perfectly aligns with AXA Partners’ strategic vision to push boundaries, drive innovation, and enhance our solutions by providing travellers with a seamless experience and genuine peace of mind before and during their flights.”

Hong Kong – Travel and leisure booking platform, Klook, has announced its joint venture with ZA Tech, the technology venture founded by online insurance ZA International, with the aim to accelerate the availability and accessibility of travel-related insurance to consumers across the globe.

The joint venture will synergize Klook’s global presence and hyper-localized go-to-market strategy alongside ZA Tech’s experience in insurance innovation and technological know-how, ensuring global consumers to have seamless access to a broad selection of travel-related insurance policies at competitive prices.

As part of the agreement, insurers will be able to partner with Klook to feature their insurance products on travel and leisure platforms. Klook will also work closely with insurers to design products that address the pain points of consumers in the new normal. 

C.S. Soong, the vice president of corporate development at Klook, said, “With this, we can further simplify customers’ travel journey, enabling them to discover, book, and purchase all they need during their travels from travel-related insurance to experiences.”

Meanwhile, Young Yang, ZA Tech’s general manager for SEA, commented, “Combining ZA Tech’s cutting-edge solutions and Klook’s extensive market coverage, we are confident we can redefine customers’ travel experience by providing the right insurance product in the right place in a hassle-free way. More exciting developments are to come.” 

Klook will be kickstarting travel-related insurance products on its platform by the end of this year, with a focus on APAC. In addition to the said partnership, ZA Tech will also empower Klook’s platform by exporting its proprietary solution Fusion, to create a seamless digital experience for travelers and the ecosystem partners. 

Moreover, Klook will be leveraging ZA Tech’s customer insights to various markets to strengthen product innovation, customer engagement, and increase insurance penetration.