... Implementation of New Regulatory Regime for Insurance Intermediaries Introduction Currently, insurance intermediaries are regulated by three Self-Regulatory Organizations (“SROs”), namely the Insurance Agents Registration Board set up by The...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/implementation_new_regulatory_regime_for_insurance_intermediaries.html -
Date: 2019-08-23
... 1 Existing and planned measures on the promotion of racial equality The Insurance Authority The principal function of the Insurance Authority ("IA") is to regulate and supervise the insurance industry to promote the general stability of the insurance industry and protect existing and potential...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/aboutus/files/ia_em_checklist-e-fair.pdf -
Date: 2021-11-01
... Microsoft Word - IA Circular - iAM Smart Pilot Sandbox Programme (edited).docx 10 August 2020 Our Ref: INS/TEC/10/48 By Email To: Chief Executives of all authorized insurers Dear Sirs, iAM Smart Pilot Sandbox Programme iAM Smart is one of the Government’s newest innovation initiatives to...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/iAM_Smart_Pilot_Sandbox_Programme.pdf -
Date: 2020-12-21
... QDAP Selection Made Easy QDAP Selection Made Easy allows you easily search for the current available QDAP options with applicable product features. Simply answer 5 questions, including current age, policy currency, premium payment period, annuity...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/qualifying_deferred_annuity_policy/qdap_selection_tool.html -
Date: 2023-02-23
... Understanding Travel Insurance General exclusions Travel insurance generally comes with exclusions that apply to the entire policy or specific benefits. The insurer will not cover losses incurred under specific circumstances. Some common exclusions...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/travel_insurance/general_exclusions.html -
Date: 2024-01-18
... Online self-service insurance Application process Application means and channels You can purchase insurance products on the digital sales platform of insurers on your own by computer or mobile application. Application...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/digital_onboarding/online/application_process.html -
Date: 2024-01-18
... Fraudulent payment requests purporting to be made by Insurance Authority 27 June 2023 The Insurance Authority (IA) today (27 June 2023) alerted the public to bogus payment requests purporting to be made by the IA. It has recently come to the...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20230627_1.html -
Date: 2023-06-27
... continuously update their technical and regulatory knowledge, and refresh themselves on the ethical standards through CPD in order to ensure their professional competence and standard in providing service to the policyholders and potential policyholders. CPD Requirements for Individual Licensees...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/supervision/reg_ins_intermediaries/cpd.html -
Date: 2024-01-23
... the Insurance Authority’s circular issued on 2 February 2018 which mentions, among other things, the issuance of early alerts on United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”) sanctions resolutions and sanctions lists, we are writing to draw your attention to another new arrangement by the Hong Kong...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/files/cir_aml_20180717.pdf -
Date: 2019-02-01
... Guideline on "Fit and Proper" Criteria for Licensed Insurance Intermediaries under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41) List of Acceptable Insurance Qualifications The insurance qualifications specified for the purpose of paragraph 5.2(a)(vii) in respect of an Individual Licensee1 and paragraph 5.4(a...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/files/Insurance_Qualifications_Eng.pdf -
Date: 2020-09-24