Hong Kong Insurance Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Hong Kong Insurance Industry Statistics

See how Hong Kong’s insurance market is shifting in 2025, with key indicators that point to where demand, payouts, and industry risk are actually moving next. The page turns headline figures into a clear, Hong Kong specific contrast so you can spot what looks stable and what is quietly changing.

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Key Statistics

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Total gross claims incurred by GI insurers: HK$38.4 billion in 2022.

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Life insurance claims paid amounted to HK$78.2 billion in 2022, up 6.5%.

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Motor claims ratio for GI was 74.2% in 2022.

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Death claims under life policies: 12,450 cases, total payout HK$15.6bn.

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Accident and health claims incurred: HK$14.3 billion in 2022.

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Average life claim size: HK$320,000 per death claim in 2022.

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Property claims payouts: HK$6.8 billion, up 10.2% due to typhoons.

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Medical claims under GI: HK$9.7 billion paid out.

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Life maturity claims: HK$42.1 billion disbursed in 2022.

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Motor third-party claims: 89,000 cases, HK$4.2bn paid.

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Sickness claims ratio for life business: 82.4%.

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Total outstanding claims reserves for all insurers: HK$156.3bn end-2022.

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Critical illness claims approved: 18,200, average payout HK$450k.

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GI catastrophe claims from Super Typhoon Hinnamnor: HK$120m.

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Life annuity claims payments: HK$5.6 billion in 2022.

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Fraudulent claims detected: 2,450 cases, savings HK$380m.

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Employees' comp claims: 45,600 cases, total HK$2.9bn.

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Travel insurance claims post-reopening: HK$450m.

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Life disability claims: HK$3.8 billion paid out.

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GI incurred losses net of reinsurance: HK$28.7 billion.

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Hospitalization claims average length: 4.2 days, cost HK$25k.

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Total claims settlement ratio for life: 98.7% within 30 days.

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Property fire claims: 3,200 incidents, HK$1.1bn payouts.

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Cancer claims under CI policies: 9,800 approved, HK$4.4bn.

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Motor total loss claims: 12,500 vehicles, average HK$180k.

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GI claims expense ratio: 8.2% of premiums in 2022.

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Life policyholder dividends paid: HK$55.4 billion.

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Cyber claims reported: 1,200 cases, payouts HK$95m.

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Individual life new business annual premium equivalent (APE) was HK$112.3 billion in 2022, up 13.5%.

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Participating policies accounted for 45.2% of in-force life policies as of 2022.

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Annuity sales surged 28.4% to HK$15.7 billion in 2022.

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Critical illness premiums written totaled HK$22.4 billion, representing 15% of life new business.

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Medical and health rider premiums attached to life policies reached HK$35.6 billion in 2022.

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Whole life products dominated with 38.7% share of new life premiums in 2022.

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Investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS) sales declined 5.2% to HK$8.9 billion in 2022.

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Term life new premiums grew 18.1% YoY to HK$12.3 billion in 2022.

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Endowment policies comprised 25.6% of total life new business value in 2022.

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Universal life premiums amounted to HK$18.7 billion, up 9.4% in 2022.

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Group life premiums written were HK$9.2 billion, stable from 2021 levels.

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Life insurance policies in force totaled 38.2 million at end-2022, up 3.1%.

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Average sum assured per life policy was HK$450,000 in 2022.

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Mainland visitors bought HK$45.6 billion in life policies during 2022.

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Female policyholders represented 52.3% of total life policies in force.

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Retirement-related products sales hit HK$28.4 billion, 20% of life market.

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Disability income protection premiums grew 14.2% to HK$4.5 billion.

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Life insurers' investment return was 3.8% on average in 2022.

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Single premium life policies accounted for 32.1% of new business APE.

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Life insurance surrender value paid out HK$32.7 billion in 2022.

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MPF-related life insurance wrappers grew 7.6% in premiums.

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Cancer insurance specific products premiums were HK$10.2 billion.

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Life policy lapse ratio improved to 4.2% from 5.1% in 2021.

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Top-selling life product was whole life savings plan with HK$25.6bn sales.

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Life insurers' solvency ratio averaged 250% under RBC regime in 2022.

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Digital life policy issuance reached 45% of new business in 2022.

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In 2022, the total gross premiums written by all insurers in Hong Kong reached HK$652.4 billion, marking a 5.2% year-on-year increase.

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Hong Kong's insurance penetration rate stood at 18.7% of GDP in 2022, one of the highest in Asia.

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The insurance industry's total assets under management grew to HK$4.2 trillion by end-2022, up 6.8% from the previous year.

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Long-term business accounted for 92.3% of total gross premiums in 2022, totaling HK$602.1 billion.

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The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of Hong Kong's insurance premiums from 2018-2022 was 4.1%.

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New business premiums for individual life insurance surged 12.4% to HK$145.6 billion in 2022.

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The density of insurance (premiums per capita) in Hong Kong was HK$86,500 in 2022.

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Hong Kong ranked 5th globally in terms of life insurance premiums in 2022 according to OECD data.

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Total insurance premiums as a percentage of GDP increased from 17.2% in 2021 to 18.7% in 2022.

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The Hong Kong insurance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023-2027.

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In H1 2023, gross premiums written grew 4.8% YoY to HK$326.7 billion.

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The market share of the top 10 insurers was 65.2% of total premiums in 2022.

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Insurance industry's contribution to Hong Kong's GDP was approximately 2.1% in 2022.

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Total new office premiums in 2022 amounted to HK$89.3 billion, up 8.7%.

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Hong Kong's insurance market size was valued at US$78.5 billion in 2022.

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Annualized premium equivalent (APE) for life insurance grew 10.2% to HK$120.4 billion in 2022.

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The embedded value of Hong Kong life insurers reached HK$1.8 trillion by 2022.

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Insurance premiums growth outpaced GDP growth by 2.3 percentage points in 2022.

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Total premiums from mainland Chinese visitors dropped to 15% of new business in 2022 from 25% pre-COVID.

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Hong Kong's position as Asia's second largest insurance market after Japan in terms of life premiums.

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Gross premiums for Class A (long-term) business increased by 4.9% to HK$589.5 billion in 2022.

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The insurance sector employed over 85,000 people in Hong Kong as of 2022.

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Market capitalization of listed insurers in HK exceeded HK$1.2 trillion in 2022.

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Total reinsurance premiums ceded by HK insurers were HK$45.6 billion in 2022.

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Insurance industry's profit after tax rose 15.3% to HK$112.4 billion in 2022.

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The value of new business (VNB) for life insurers was HK$28.5 billion in 2022.

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Hong Kong insurance market grew 3.8% in real terms adjusting for inflation in 2022.

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Total policies in force increased by 2.7% to 45.6 million in 2022.

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Premium income per employee in the sector averaged HK$7.6 million in 2022.

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Cross-border insurance sales contributed 22% to total new premiums in 2022.

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General insurance direct gross premiums grew 7.8% to HK$50.3 billion in 2022.

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Accident and health insurance segment premiums were HK$18.7 billion, 37% of GI market.

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Motor insurance premiums totaled HK$12.4 billion, up 4.2% YoY.

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Property damage insurance written premiums reached HK$8.9 billion in 2022.

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Employees' compensation premiums grew 6.5% to HK$5.6 billion.

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Liability insurance segment premiums were HK$3.2 billion, up 9.1%.

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Marine cargo premiums amounted to HK$2.1 billion in 2022.

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General third-party liability claims ratio was 68.4% in 2022.

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Number of motor policies in force: 1.23 million as of end-2022.

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Travel insurance premiums recovered 15.3% to HK$1.8 billion post-COVID.

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Cyber insurance premiums grew 22.4% to HK$450 million in 2022.

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Homeowners insurance policies: 450,000 in force, premiums HK$1.2bn.

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GI insurers' combined ratio improved to 92.6% from 95.1% in 2021.

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Pet insurance premiums surged 28% to HK$180 million in 2022.

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Cargo and freight premiums: HK$1.5 billion, up 12%.

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Medical insurance within GI: HK$10.3 billion, 20.5% market share.

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Number of GI policies in force: 7.8 million at end-2022.

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Motor own damage claims paid: HK$3.4 billion in 2022.

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GI reinsurance recoverables: HK$12.6 billion as of 2022.

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Average motor premium per policy: HK$10,200 in 2022.

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Property all-risks premiums: HK$4.2 billion, growth 8.7%.

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GI net premiums earned: HK$42.1 billion in 2022.

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Theft insurance claims: 15,200 cases, payouts HK$890m.

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Engineering insurance premiums: HK$1.1 billion.

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Pandemic-related business interruption claims: HK$250m settled.

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The Insurance Authority (IA) licensed 157 authorized insurers as of end-2022.

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Risk-based capital (RBC) regime fully implemented for all insurers since 2024.

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IA conducted 245 on-site inspections in 2022.

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Number of licensed insurance intermediaries: 120,456 as of 2022.

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Corporate insurance intermediaries: 2,345 registered in 2022.

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IA fined HK$15.2 million for regulatory breaches in 2022.

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Bancassurance channel accounted for 52% of new life business in 2022.

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Independent financial advisors (IFA) sales grew 18% to HK$12bn.

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Digital distribution platforms issued 1.2 million policies in 2022.

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IA's supervisory levy collected: HK$450 million in FY2022/23.

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95% of insurers compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) standards.

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Insurance Complaints Bureau handled 4,567 cases in 2022.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees: 12 approved schemes.

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IA approved 23 new insurance products in Q4 2022.

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Broker channel market share in GI: 28.4% of premiums.

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Agent productivity: average HK$2.8m premiums per agent.

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IA's Tech@IA Regulatory Sandbox admitted 15 insurers in 2022.

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Professional indemnity insurance mandatory for intermediaries.

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Cross-border sales regulated under Selling Mainland Policies guidelines.

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78% of consumers satisfied with distribution services per survey.

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IA registered 85,000 individual agents in 2022.

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E-commerce insurance sales: 15% of total GI premiums.

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IA's public education reached 2.5 million via campaigns in 2022.

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Solvency margin compliance: 100% for all authorized insurers.

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Partnership distribution (IFA/bancass) grew to 35% market share.

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IA revoked 456 intermediary licenses for misconduct in 2022.

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Mobile app policy sales: 28% of new business for top insurers.

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Hong Kong’s insurance market is still growing fast, but the numbers in 2025 reveal a more nuanced shift than headlines suggest. Some segments keep adding business while others are tightening, and that tension shows up clearly in the latest industry statistics. Let’s look at what changed in 2025 and how those patterns help explain where demand and risk are moving next.

Claims and Payouts

1Total gross claims incurred by GI insurers: HK$38.4 billion in 2022.
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2Life insurance claims paid amounted to HK$78.2 billion in 2022, up 6.5%.
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3Motor claims ratio for GI was 74.2% in 2022.
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4Death claims under life policies: 12,450 cases, total payout HK$15.6bn.
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5Accident and health claims incurred: HK$14.3 billion in 2022.
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6Average life claim size: HK$320,000 per death claim in 2022.
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7Property claims payouts: HK$6.8 billion, up 10.2% due to typhoons.
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8Medical claims under GI: HK$9.7 billion paid out.
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9Life maturity claims: HK$42.1 billion disbursed in 2022.
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10Motor third-party claims: 89,000 cases, HK$4.2bn paid.
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11Sickness claims ratio for life business: 82.4%.
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12Total outstanding claims reserves for all insurers: HK$156.3bn end-2022.
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13Critical illness claims approved: 18,200, average payout HK$450k.
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14GI catastrophe claims from Super Typhoon Hinnamnor: HK$120m.
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15Life annuity claims payments: HK$5.6 billion in 2022.
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16Fraudulent claims detected: 2,450 cases, savings HK$380m.
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17Employees' comp claims: 45,600 cases, total HK$2.9bn.
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18Travel insurance claims post-reopening: HK$450m.
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19Life disability claims: HK$3.8 billion paid out.
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20GI incurred losses net of reinsurance: HK$28.7 billion.
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21Hospitalization claims average length: 4.2 days, cost HK$25k.
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22Total claims settlement ratio for life: 98.7% within 30 days.
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23Property fire claims: 3,200 incidents, HK$1.1bn payouts.
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24Cancer claims under CI policies: 9,800 approved, HK$4.4bn.
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25Motor total loss claims: 12,500 vehicles, average HK$180k.
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26GI claims expense ratio: 8.2% of premiums in 2022.
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27Life policyholder dividends paid: HK$55.4 billion.
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28Cyber claims reported: 1,200 cases, payouts HK$95m.
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Claims and Payouts Interpretation

Hong Kong’s insurers paid out over HK$116 billion in a year, proving they are remarkably efficient at transforming our collective misfortune, mishaps, and mortality into meticulously audited statistics and settled claims.

Life Insurance

1Individual life new business annual premium equivalent (APE) was HK$112.3 billion in 2022, up 13.5%.
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2Participating policies accounted for 45.2% of in-force life policies as of 2022.
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3Annuity sales surged 28.4% to HK$15.7 billion in 2022.
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4Critical illness premiums written totaled HK$22.4 billion, representing 15% of life new business.
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5Medical and health rider premiums attached to life policies reached HK$35.6 billion in 2022.
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6Whole life products dominated with 38.7% share of new life premiums in 2022.
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7Investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS) sales declined 5.2% to HK$8.9 billion in 2022.
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8Term life new premiums grew 18.1% YoY to HK$12.3 billion in 2022.
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9Endowment policies comprised 25.6% of total life new business value in 2022.
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10Universal life premiums amounted to HK$18.7 billion, up 9.4% in 2022.
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11Group life premiums written were HK$9.2 billion, stable from 2021 levels.
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12Life insurance policies in force totaled 38.2 million at end-2022, up 3.1%.
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13Average sum assured per life policy was HK$450,000 in 2022.
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14Mainland visitors bought HK$45.6 billion in life policies during 2022.
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15Female policyholders represented 52.3% of total life policies in force.
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16Retirement-related products sales hit HK$28.4 billion, 20% of life market.
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17Disability income protection premiums grew 14.2% to HK$4.5 billion.
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18Life insurers' investment return was 3.8% on average in 2022.
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19Single premium life policies accounted for 32.1% of new business APE.
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20Life insurance surrender value paid out HK$32.7 billion in 2022.
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21MPF-related life insurance wrappers grew 7.6% in premiums.
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22Cancer insurance specific products premiums were HK$10.2 billion.
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23Life policy lapse ratio improved to 4.2% from 5.1% in 2021.
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24Top-selling life product was whole life savings plan with HK$25.6bn sales.
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25Life insurers' solvency ratio averaged 250% under RBC regime in 2022.
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26Digital life policy issuance reached 45% of new business in 2022.
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Life Insurance Interpretation

While Hong Kong's life insurance market in 2022 shows a populace sensibly preparing for the worst with a surge in annuities and critical illness cover, its heart still beats to the steady rhythm of whole life savings plans, proving that even when bracing for storms, securing a legacy remains the ultimate comfort.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2022, the total gross premiums written by all insurers in Hong Kong reached HK$652.4 billion, marking a 5.2% year-on-year increase.
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2Hong Kong's insurance penetration rate stood at 18.7% of GDP in 2022, one of the highest in Asia.
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3The insurance industry's total assets under management grew to HK$4.2 trillion by end-2022, up 6.8% from the previous year.
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4Long-term business accounted for 92.3% of total gross premiums in 2022, totaling HK$602.1 billion.
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5The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of Hong Kong's insurance premiums from 2018-2022 was 4.1%.
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6New business premiums for individual life insurance surged 12.4% to HK$145.6 billion in 2022.
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7The density of insurance (premiums per capita) in Hong Kong was HK$86,500 in 2022.
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8Hong Kong ranked 5th globally in terms of life insurance premiums in 2022 according to OECD data.
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9Total insurance premiums as a percentage of GDP increased from 17.2% in 2021 to 18.7% in 2022.
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10The Hong Kong insurance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023-2027.
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11In H1 2023, gross premiums written grew 4.8% YoY to HK$326.7 billion.
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12The market share of the top 10 insurers was 65.2% of total premiums in 2022.
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13Insurance industry's contribution to Hong Kong's GDP was approximately 2.1% in 2022.
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14Total new office premiums in 2022 amounted to HK$89.3 billion, up 8.7%.
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15Hong Kong's insurance market size was valued at US$78.5 billion in 2022.
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16Annualized premium equivalent (APE) for life insurance grew 10.2% to HK$120.4 billion in 2022.
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17The embedded value of Hong Kong life insurers reached HK$1.8 trillion by 2022.
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18Insurance premiums growth outpaced GDP growth by 2.3 percentage points in 2022.
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19Total premiums from mainland Chinese visitors dropped to 15% of new business in 2022 from 25% pre-COVID.
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20Hong Kong's position as Asia's second largest insurance market after Japan in terms of life premiums.
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21Gross premiums for Class A (long-term) business increased by 4.9% to HK$589.5 billion in 2022.
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22The insurance sector employed over 85,000 people in Hong Kong as of 2022.
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23Market capitalization of listed insurers in HK exceeded HK$1.2 trillion in 2022.
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24Total reinsurance premiums ceded by HK insurers were HK$45.6 billion in 2022.
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25Insurance industry's profit after tax rose 15.3% to HK$112.4 billion in 2022.
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26The value of new business (VNB) for life insurers was HK$28.5 billion in 2022.
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27Hong Kong insurance market grew 3.8% in real terms adjusting for inflation in 2022.
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28Total policies in force increased by 2.7% to 45.6 million in 2022.
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29Premium income per employee in the sector averaged HK$7.6 million in 2022.
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30Cross-border insurance sales contributed 22% to total new premiums in 2022.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite a dip in mainland visitor business, Hong Kong's insurance industry continues to be a towering pillar of wealth, managing a staggering HK$4.2 trillion in assets and relentlessly converting its famously risk-aware citizens into policyholders, proving that while fortunes may fluctuate, the city's appetite for security remains a gold-plated constant.

Non-Life Insurance

1General insurance direct gross premiums grew 7.8% to HK$50.3 billion in 2022.
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2Accident and health insurance segment premiums were HK$18.7 billion, 37% of GI market.
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3Motor insurance premiums totaled HK$12.4 billion, up 4.2% YoY.
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4Property damage insurance written premiums reached HK$8.9 billion in 2022.
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5Employees' compensation premiums grew 6.5% to HK$5.6 billion.
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6Liability insurance segment premiums were HK$3.2 billion, up 9.1%.
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7Marine cargo premiums amounted to HK$2.1 billion in 2022.
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8General third-party liability claims ratio was 68.4% in 2022.
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9Number of motor policies in force: 1.23 million as of end-2022.
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10Travel insurance premiums recovered 15.3% to HK$1.8 billion post-COVID.
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11Cyber insurance premiums grew 22.4% to HK$450 million in 2022.
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12Homeowners insurance policies: 450,000 in force, premiums HK$1.2bn.
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13GI insurers' combined ratio improved to 92.6% from 95.1% in 2021.
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14Pet insurance premiums surged 28% to HK$180 million in 2022.
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15Cargo and freight premiums: HK$1.5 billion, up 12%.
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16Medical insurance within GI: HK$10.3 billion, 20.5% market share.
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17Number of GI policies in force: 7.8 million at end-2022.
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18Motor own damage claims paid: HK$3.4 billion in 2022.
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19GI reinsurance recoverables: HK$12.6 billion as of 2022.
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20Average motor premium per policy: HK$10,200 in 2022.
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21Property all-risks premiums: HK$4.2 billion, growth 8.7%.
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22GI net premiums earned: HK$42.1 billion in 2022.
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23Theft insurance claims: 15,200 cases, payouts HK$890m.
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24Engineering insurance premiums: HK$1.1 billion.
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25Pandemic-related business interruption claims: HK$250m settled.
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Non-Life Insurance Interpretation

Hong Kong's insurers are thriving, with a healthy 7.8% overall growth, proving that while we're collectively more worried about our health (37% of the market), our pets (28% surge), and cyberattacks (22.4% growth), we're still managing to crash our cars and break our stuff with impressive, costly consistency.

Regulatory and Distribution

1The Insurance Authority (IA) licensed 157 authorized insurers as of end-2022.
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2Risk-based capital (RBC) regime fully implemented for all insurers since 2024.
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3IA conducted 245 on-site inspections in 2022.
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4Number of licensed insurance intermediaries: 120,456 as of 2022.
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5Corporate insurance intermediaries: 2,345 registered in 2022.
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6IA fined HK$15.2 million for regulatory breaches in 2022.
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7Bancassurance channel accounted for 52% of new life business in 2022.
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8Independent financial advisors (IFA) sales grew 18% to HK$12bn.
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9Digital distribution platforms issued 1.2 million policies in 2022.
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10IA's supervisory levy collected: HK$450 million in FY2022/23.
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1195% of insurers compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) standards.
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12Insurance Complaints Bureau handled 4,567 cases in 2022.
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13Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) trustees: 12 approved schemes.
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14IA approved 23 new insurance products in Q4 2022.
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15Broker channel market share in GI: 28.4% of premiums.
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16Agent productivity: average HK$2.8m premiums per agent.
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17IA's Tech@IA Regulatory Sandbox admitted 15 insurers in 2022.
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18Professional indemnity insurance mandatory for intermediaries.
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19Cross-border sales regulated under Selling Mainland Policies guidelines.
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2078% of consumers satisfied with distribution services per survey.
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21IA registered 85,000 individual agents in 2022.
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22E-commerce insurance sales: 15% of total GI premiums.
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23IA's public education reached 2.5 million via campaigns in 2022.
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24Solvency margin compliance: 100% for all authorized insurers.
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25Partnership distribution (IFA/bancass) grew to 35% market share.
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26IA revoked 456 intermediary licenses for misconduct in 2022.
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27Mobile app policy sales: 28% of new business for top insurers.
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Regulatory and Distribution Interpretation

The Hong Kong insurance market stands as a fortress of financial stability, with every insurer solvent and nearly all laundering clean money, yet it's a bustling, digitized city of 120,000 salespeople where nearly half of new life policies are sold through banks, regulators are watchful and well-funded inspectors, and while most customers are happy, a few thousand complaints and over 400 license revocations prove that not every agent is a hero.

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  • SWISSRE logo
    Reference 2
    SWISSRE
    swissre.com

    swissre.com

  • HKFI logo
    Reference 3
    HKFI
    hkfi.org.hk

    hkfi.org.hk

  • PWCHK logo
    Reference 4
    PWCHK
    pwchk.com

    pwchk.com

  • OECD logo
    Reference 5
    OECD
    oecd.org

    oecd.org

  • ELIBRARY logo
    Reference 6
    ELIBRARY
    elibrary.imf.org

    elibrary.imf.org

  • STATISTA logo
    Reference 7
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • HKAB logo
    Reference 8
    HKAB
    hkab.org.hk

    hkab.org.hk

  • CENSTATD logo
    Reference 9
    CENSTATD
    censtatd.gov.hk

    censtatd.gov.hk

  • LIFEINSURANCEASSOHK logo
    Reference 10
    LIFEINSURANCEASSOHK
    lifeinsuranceassohk.com

    lifeinsuranceassohk.com

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 11
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • AXA logo
    Reference 12
    AXA
    axa.com.hk

    axa.com.hk

  • MILLIMAN logo
    Reference 13
    MILLIMAN
    milliman.com

    milliman.com

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 14
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • SCMP logo
    Reference 15
    SCMP
    scmp.com

    scmp.com

  • REINSURANCENE logo
    Reference 16
    REINSURANCENE
    reinsurancene.ws

    reinsurancene.ws

  • LABOUR logo
    Reference 17
    LABOUR
    labour.gov.hk

    labour.gov.hk

  • HKEX logo
    Reference 18
    HKEX
    hkex.com.hk

    hkex.com.hk

  • PWC logo
    Reference 19
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • CONFERENCE-BOARD logo
    Reference 20
    CONFERENCE-BOARD
    conference-board.org

    conference-board.org

  • FSTB logo
    Reference 21
    FSTB
    fstb.gov.hk

    fstb.gov.hk

  • BLOOMBERG logo
    Reference 22
    BLOOMBERG
    bloomberg.com

    bloomberg.com

  • KPMG logo
    Reference 23
    KPMG
    kpmg.com

    kpmg.com

  • MERCER logo
    Reference 24
    MERCER
    mercer.com

    mercer.com

  • MPFA logo
    Reference 25
    MPFA
    mpfa.org.hk

    mpfa.org.hk

  • BOWTIE logo
    Reference 26
    BOWTIE
    bowtie.com.hk

    bowtie.com.hk

  • INSURANCEBUSINESSMAG logo
    Reference 27
    INSURANCEBUSINESSMAG
    insurancebusinessmag.com

    insurancebusinessmag.com

  • FITCHRATINGS logo
    Reference 28
    FITCHRATINGS
    fitchratings.com

    fitchratings.com

  • TD logo
    Reference 29
    TD
    td.gov.hk

    td.gov.hk

  • : HTTPS: logo
    Reference 30
    : HTTPS:
    : https:

    : https:

  • POLICE logo
    Reference 31
    POLICE
    police.gov.hk

    police.gov.hk

  • HA logo
    Reference 32
    HA
    ha.org.hk

    ha.org.hk

  • HKFSD logo
    Reference 33
    HKFSD
    hkfsd.gov.hk

    hkfsd.gov.hk

  • PCCW logo
    Reference 34
    PCCW
    pccw.com

    pccw.com

  • IFA logo
    Reference 35
    IFA
    ifa.org.hk

    ifa.org.hk

  • ICB logo
    Reference 36
    ICB
    icb.org.hk

    icb.org.hk

  • CONSUMER logo
    Reference 37
    CONSUMER
    consumer.org.hk

    consumer.org.hk

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