... continue to work with the relevant stakeholders to maximize the value of Insurtech for the betterment of society,” he said. The Fast Track scheme was introduced by the IA in September 2017 to provide a dedicated queue for newcomers seeking to operate solely through digital distribution channels....
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20191008.html -
Date: 2019-10-08
... “They have strived with passion and commitment to promote the sustainable growth of the local insurance market, whilst safeguarding the interests of policy holders.” Dr Cheng also paid tribute to Mr Stephen Po and Mr Raymond Tam, the two outgoing Executive Directors on completion of...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20200619.html -
Date: 2020-06-19
... Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Authority re-elected as Chairman of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators 31 July 2020 The 15th Annual Meeting of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators (AFIR) took place via videoconference on 14 July...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20200731.html -
Date: 2020-07-31
... the first half of 2018, with total gross premiums reaching $253.7 billion, indicating an increase of 7.2% over the corresponding period in 2017. (Percentage changes in brackets in the following paragraphs represent changes over the corresponding period of last year) Long...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/Insurance_Authority_releases_provisional_statistics_of_Hong_Kong_insurance_industry_in_the_first_half_of_2018.html -
Date: 2021-09-03
... Insurance Authority’s Code on Access to Information 1 (Aug 2018) Insurance Authority’s Code on Access to Information Introduction The principal function of the Insurance Authority (“IA”) is to regulate and supervise the insurance industry for the promotion of the general stability of the insurance...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/access_info/files/Insurance_Authoritys_Code.pdf -
Date: 2018-08-08
... Circulars/Updates on Anti-Money Laundering Matters 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/antimoney_laundering/circulars_on_anti-money_laundering_matters.html -
Date: 2024-01-08
... GL18 GUIDELINE ON EXERCISING POWER TO IMPOSE PECUNIARY PENALTY IN RESPECT OF AUTHORIZED INSURERS UNDER THE INSURANCE ORDINANCE (CAP. 41) Insurance Authority Contents Page 1. Introduction 1 2. Scope of Application 1 3. Considerations in Exercising IA’s Power to Impose Pecuniary Penalty 2 4....
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/files/GL18.pdf -
Date: 2020-09-24
... protection of policy holders. The IA has been encouraging insurers to expedite the adoption of Insurtech to combat challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from distribution with the temporary facilitative measures, insurers can also apply under the Insurtech Sandbox to conduct trials...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/press_releases/20200904.html -
Date: 2020-09-04
... Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination (IIQE) In our circular issued on 21 December 2020, we announced the availability of the Remote Invigilation Mode Examination (RIME) for the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination (IIQE) to be offered by the Vocational Training Council (“VTC”) as a...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/legislative_framework/circulars/reg_matters/files/Circular_RIME_15032022_ENG.pdf -
Date: 2022-05-31
... Consultation Paper on the Draft Insurance (Group Capital) Rules Consultation Paper Template for feedback to Consultation Paper: Feedback Template The deadline for submitting your feedback...
https://www.ia.org.hk/english/infocenter/consultation_insurancegroupcapital.html -
Date: 2020-08-19