The Hong Kong Insurance Authority hosted its third Insurance-linked Securities (ILS) Conference, bringing together more than 120 institutional investors, reinsurers, insurers and professional service providers to exchange market insights and develop partnerships. In opening remarks, IA Chairman Stephen Yiu pointed to increasing institutional attention to alternative investments for risk-adjusted returns amid uncertainty, citing significant capital flows into ILS products. He also positioned Hong Kong as well placed to promote alternative risk transfer tools, referencing its open financial market, connectivity with the Chinese Mainland and the presence of about 3,380 family offices. The conference programme included three panel discussions on global and Asian ILS ecosystems, the role of ILS in institutional portfolio asset allocation, and practical experience aimed at clarifying common misperceptions.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority 2026-04-22
Hong Kong Insurance Authority hosts third Insurance-linked Securities Conference spotlighting institutional interest in ILS
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority hosted its third Insurance-linked Securities Conference, convening over 120 institutional investors, reinsurers, insurers and professional service providers to exchange insights and foster partnerships. Chairman Stephen Yiu highlighted rising institutional demand for ILS amid market uncertainty and positioned Hong Kong as well placed to promote alternative risk transfer tools, citing its open financial market, connectivity with the Chinese Mainland and sizeable family office presence. The programme featured panels on global and Asian ILS ecosystems, ILS in institutional portfolios and practical experience addressing common misperceptions.