... year 2017 saw us move one step closer to our goal of building a more holistic and modern regulatory regime for the insurance industry in Hong Kong,” said Dr Moses Cheng, Chairman of the IA. “On 26 June 2017, the IA replaced the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), a Government...

... appointment as a new Non-Executive Director (NED) of the IA and the seven incumbent NEDs on their reappointments: Mr Samuel Chan Ka-yan, Professor Chan Wai-sum, Ms Chitty Cheung Fung-ting, Mr Kenneth Kwok Tsun-wa, Mr Ma Ho-fai, Mr James Wong Chien-kuo and Mr Stephen Yiu Kin-wah. Established in...

... will become the sole regulator of all insurance intermediaries in Hong Kong. The new regulatory regime for insurance intermediaries will help enhance professional standards of insurance intermediaries, promote a fair and transparent regulatory framework, and encourage a modern and flexible approach to...

... America) (item 27) Jama'at al-Tawhid wa'al-Jihad (JTJ) (item 78) You should review your records carefully to see whether you have had, or currently have, accounts, transactions or dealings with the named individuals or entities. If such review reveals any suspicious accounts...

... added on 31 August 2021.) Special Attention in relation to ILAS Products with Open Architecture (“OA ILAS Products”) Q 31A Further to the Professional Investor (“PI”) requirement as set out in Q&A 31, please specify any specific requirement(s) on licensed insurance intermediaries for selling OA ILAS...

... added on 31 August 2021.) Special Attention in relation to ILAS Products with Open Architecture (“OA ILAS Products”) Q 31A Further to the Professional Investor (“PI”) requirement as set out in Q&A 31, please specify any specific requirement(s) on licensed insurance intermediaries for selling OA ILAS...

... (Financial and Other Requirements for Licensed Insurance Broker Companies) Rules (the “Rules”) under the new regulatory regime for insurance intermediaries. The draft Rules are mainly modelled on the relevant requirements for insurance brokers set out in the Guideline on Minimum...

... Counter- Terrorist Financing We are writing to inform you that a new set of frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) in relation to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”) is published by Insurance Authority today. The FAQs published in March 2012 are superseded with immediate effect....

... Solodkiy: “Today’s consumers want to be able to get educated, get a quote and buy a policy from the comfort of their home or car via smartphone in less than 15 minutes. Just as fintech is transforming the banking world, ‘insurtech’ has set its sights on the insurance industry.” While we are witnessing how...

... Solodkiy: “Today’s consumers want to be able to get educated, get a quote and buy a policy from the comfort of their home or car via smartphone in less than 15 minutes. Just as fintech is transforming the banking world, ‘insurtech’ has set its sights on the insurance industry.” While we are witnessing how...