On 8 December 2025, the Asian Insurance Forum 2025, organized by the Insurance Authority, drew a record turnout of 4,000 attendees. Key speakers discussed challenges including climate change, AI, regulatory issues, and demographic shifts, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration.
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The Asian Insurance Forum ("AIF") 8th edition, hosted by the Insurance Authority ("IA") on 8 December 2025, drew a record attendance of 4,000 participants, both in-person and online. The event was dedicated to honoring the victims of a tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with a moment of silence observed before the commencement.
The theme, 'Navigating Uncertainties and Embracing Innovation', addressed the significant challenges faced by insurance regulators, including climate change, demographic shifts, economic volatilities, geopolitical tensions, and trade disputes. Mr. Stephen Yiu, Chairman of the IA, underscored the necessity of foresight, agility, inclusion, and governance in overcoming these uncertainties.
Mr. Xiao Yuanqi, Vice Minister of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, delivered a keynote speech highlighting global challenges such as interest rate risk management, climate change, AI integration, regulatory issues arising from interconnectedness with non-bank financial assets, and evolving insurance business models. He stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Mr. Romain Paserot, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Capital Financial Stability at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors ("IAIS"), discussed the imperative for global regulatory cooperation, implementing the Insurance Capital Standard, addressing structural shifts in the life insurance sector, and closing protection gaps. He emphasized that shared challenges necessitate collective solutions.
The forum included three panel discussions that offered fresh insights on navigating supervisory challenges, demographic shifts' impact on healthcare and elderly care, and the potential of AI innovations. These discussions provided valuable perspectives on how to navigate evolving market uncertainties.
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