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.
Hong Kong IA proposes quadrupling insurance fee cap to $3.6m
Hong Kong IA proposes quadrupling insurance fee cap to $3.6m
Long-term insurers could face higher annual regulatory costs.
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Hong Kong insurance premiums jump 36% to $73b in H1 2026
New business sales climbed 58.4% to $35.1b in the first half of 2026.
Hong Kong insurance regulator bars six over $930,000 payments
The intermediaries breached internal controls by helping customers falsely declare who purchased their bank drafts.
Hong Kong insurance premiums jump 32.3% to $38b in Q1 2026
Long-term new office business reached $18.3b after a 51.1% annual increase.
Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process.
Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies
New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
Hong Kong life insurers’ premiums jump 51% in 2025
Non linked individual business supplied $40.6b in new office premiums.
Hong Kong reviews medical insurance on affordability concerns
The regulator also said it plans to introduce further measures to support the captive insurance market.
Hong Kong regulator tightens oversight after complaints jump 19.9%
Authorities also issued guidance covering promotions on online platforms.
Business premiums hit $637b as accident and health profit recovers
Accident and health business returned to profit of $0.5b.
Hong Kong insurers pay $33.4m after Tai Po fire
For life insurance, residents of Wang Fuk Court hold about 10,660 policies.
Insurance premiums rise in Q2 amidst Mainland tourist influx: Jefferies
Premiums peaked at $90b as the city saw its highest tourist number since the pandemic.
Prudential keeps business plans steady after D-SII designation
The insurer said it remains strongly capitalised.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority urges joint effort in risk management
HKIA highlighted its ongoing collaboration with insurers and academics.
Bloomberg supports insurers with HKIA sustainable bond dataset
It helps insurers comply with sustainable investment requirements.
Hong Kong says captive insurance is a tool for Belt and Road projects
Lau also said the scale of the Belt and Road Initiative brings complex risks.
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