Hong Kong Insurance Authority

The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) is an insurance regulator established under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41). The principal function of IA is to regulate and supervise the insurance industry for the promotion of the general stability of the insurance industry and for the protection of existing and potential policy holders.

See below for the Latest Hong Kong Insurance Authority News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary. 

 

HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

HKIA imposes five-year ban on ex-insurance agent

The former agent mishandled and misappropriated premium payments from two policyholders. 

Hong Kong’s insurance premium falls 1.4% YoY in first semester

The whole life, critical illness, and general insurance markets each saw increases.

Hong Kong imposes six-month ban on Chan Ka Hey for fabrication

To deceive the insurer and his employing bank, Hey fabricated a new DDA form with a cut-out of the client’s signature, without consent.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority reappoints CEO

His reappointment is effective 15 August 2023 to 14 August 2026.

HK Insurance Authority launches new QDAP selection tool

Users can choose and compare any available QDAP policies using the search tool.

Hong Kong insurance regulator bans former insurance agent for fraud

The agent falsified academic records to meet the requirements to be an agent.

Hong Kong unveils development roadmap for insurance sector

The government aims to strengthen the city’s role as a sophisticated insurance hub.

Hong Kong insurance regulator warns public of fake insurer website

The fake website has now been reported to the police.

Hong Kong regulator warns public of phishing scams on Whatsapp

The messages purported to be from Sun Life Hong Kong.

How GBA after-sales service centres will affect Hong Kong insurance

GlobalData’s Sravani Ampabathina believes that the centres will boost health and motor insurance sales.

Insurance regulator warns public of fake insurer Facebook page

The page is imitating the insurer Blue Insurance.

Hong Kong announces plans for Mainland insurance after-sales services centres

This was announced during Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address.

Hong Kong insurance regulator bans former agent for two years 

The agent was banned for using a false academic certificate under the self-regulatory regime.

Hong Kong extends temporary facilitive measures until 2023

The extension was supposed to end by 9 September 2022.

Hong Kong life insurance industry revenues dip by 3.3%

New business premiums from Mainland China visitors surged by 150%.

Married people have the most insurance literacy rate in Hong Kong; survey

They are followed by mature working adults, with the youth as the least literate.