... Reinsurance / Specialty To strengthen Hong Kong's role as a global risk management center and regional insurance and reinsurance hub, the Insurance Authority ("IA") sets out to enhance the breadth and depth of our insurance industry....
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/reinsurance_specialty/introduction.html -
Date: 2024-01-19
... that is appropriate for assessing their insurance needs, before giving advice or concluding a contract. This information may vary, but should at least include information on the client’s: - financial knowledge and experience; - needs, priorities and circumstances; - ability to afford the product; and...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/files/1_PIBA_Guidance_Note_on_Conducting_Investment_Linked_Business_v1_24_12_2014_eg19.pdf -
Date: 2019-12-20
... insurance industry for the first three quarters of 2020, indicating a growth of total gross premiums by 5.5% to $461.1 billion over the corresponding period in 2019. (Percentage figures shown in brackets represent year-on-year changes) Long term business Total revenue...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20201130.html -
Date: 2021-09-03
... introduction of a General Insurance (“GI”) qualification system by the Society of Actuaries’ (“SOA”), the IA has decided to accept, with immediate effect, a fellow of SOA GI track with module “Advanced Topics in GI Exam” as an actuarial qualification comparable to the qualifications listed in paragraph 6.11 of...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Circular_27052020.pdf -
Date: 2020-06-15
... introduction of a General Insurance (“GI”) qualification system by the Society of Actuaries’ (“SOA”), the IA has decided to accept, with immediate effect, a fellow of SOA GI track with module “Advanced Topics in GI Exam” as an actuarial qualification comparable to the qualifications listed in paragraph 6.11 of...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Circular_27052020.pdf -
Date: 2020-12-21
... issues that shape the future of the insurance world and the financial sector. AIF 2023 will showcase Hong Kong’s strengths as a risk management centre and explore the outlook and challenges of global financial markets. It will also feature discussions on trending topics including Diversity...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20231110.html -
Date: 2023-11-10
..., confirming an insurance policy and paying premiums. The insurance products that you can purchase online are mainly protection-oriented, short-term or have a simple product structure, including the following: General insurance products, such as travel, household, domestic helper...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/digital_onboarding/online/introduction.html -
Date: 2024-01-18
..., had appropriate AML/CFT systems in place, requisite improvements in certain areas would be necessary. With a view to raising the standards of the insurance industry in this respect, the IA would like to share with you some key findings as identified in the aforementioned onsite inspection visits. The...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/cir_aml_20180531.pdf -
Date: 2019-02-01
...)、Guideline on Cooling-off Period (GL29) and Guideline on Financial Needs Analysis (GL30), as well as the Code of Conduct for Licensed Insurance Agents and Code of Conduct for Licensed Insurance Brokers. The Insurance Authority (IA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) conducted a joint...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/premium_financing/supervisory_standards_and_requirements.html -
Date: 2024-01-18