HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife is deeply saddened by the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and extends heartfelt sympathy to those affected and their families. To provide immediate support for the community, Manulife will donate HK$20 million to the Hong Kong Red Cross Tai Po Fire Emergency Appeal.
Additionally, Manulife colleagues and financial advisors have initiated a fundraising campaign to support affected communities.
Through these collective efforts, Manulife is committed to standing alongside the Hong Kong community and offering support to those who need it most during these difficult times.
Customer Support Initiatives
Manulife is proactively reaching out to all its customers residing in Wang Fuk Court and providing the following support measures:
- Emergency support hotline (2108 1333): Offering support for customers in need, including dedicated case follow-up and urgent assistance, access to medical and other necessary support and guidance on coverage and claims matters.
- Emergency cash: An emergency fund has been established to help impacted customers residing in Wang Fuk Court settle immediate, essential expenses of HK$5,000 per person.
- Case management: Our case management team will assist customers residing in Wang Fuk Court who are hospitalized with subsequent treatment and rehabilitation.
- Expedited claims and waived documentation: A dedicated team is ready to fast-track claims, and certain documentation requirements involving affected customers have been waived to simplify and accelerate the process.
- Coverage continuity: For affected customers with overdue premiums, policies will remain active to ensure uninterrupted insurance coverage during this difficult time.
Manulife extends sincere gratitude to the firefighters, police, healthcare professionals and the first responders involved in the rescue efforts for their bravery and dedication.
About Manulife Hong Kong
Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in Asia in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to over 2.6 million customers in Hong Kong and Macau. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.
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