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As reported in our e-alert on 6 January 2012, the Court of First Instance in Hong Kong has handed down an important judgment that upholds the long established commercial practice of an insurance broker acting as agent for the insured and not as agent for the insurer.

In today's interconnected global economy, it is paramount for systems to be in place to address the complexities associated with insolvency processes spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Important implications for the Hong Kong insurance industry as well as non-insurance entities collaborating with insurers arise from the latest explanatory note (Explanatory Note)...

The Insurance Authority of Hong Kong (IA) recently issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) in relation to enforcement.

The city hopes to become a regional leader in ILS product transactions, surpassing Singapore to eventually parallel Bermuda's success in the US and European markets.

On 23 May 2025 the new Hong Kong redomiciliation regime for insurers became effective through amendments to the Companies Ordinance, Insurance Ordinance and other laws and guidelines.

The map of the insurance world is changing as rapidly as other industries, with established markets becoming increasingly saturated, so re/insurance businesses are being forced to look further afield for opportunities.

On 23 September 2019, the new statutory regime for the regulation of insurance intermediaries will take effect.

The IA approach to enforcement action and an overview of the IA powers of investigation and discipline.

2017 brings a new and modernised set of corporate governance standards to authorised insurers in Hong Kong.

Last month, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued a Guidance Note on the Proper Handling of Customers’ Personal Data for the Insurance Industry ("Guidance Note").

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in Hong Kong issued a revised Guidance Note on the Corporate Governance of Authorised Insurers (Revised GN10) in October 2016.