Overview
The IIQE (Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination) is the licensing exam for insurance intermediaries in Hong Kong. The Insurance Authority (IA), the statutory regulator of the insurance sector, licenses intermediaries, and passing the relevant examination papers is part of becoming eligible for a licence.
Exam pattern
The exam is split into separate papers. Paper 1 covers the principles and practice of insurance, and the other papers cover specific product areas such as general insurance and long-term insurance. Candidates sit the papers that match the type of licence they want.
How to apply
Registration details, sitting dates and fees change over time, so check the Insurance Authority's page on qualifying examinations before booking.
FAQs
Do I need to sit every IIQE paper?
No. Candidates take the papers that match the licence type they are seeking, rather than every paper.
Who regulates insurance intermediaries in Hong Kong?
The Insurance Authority, which sets the licensing requirements, including the qualifying examinations.