The IIQE is the mandatory licensing examination every individual must pass before being licensed by the Insurance Authority to sell insurance in Hong Kong. A compulsory core paper plus optional line-of-business papers mean you only sit what your products require. Every paper is multiple-choice, bilingual and offered year-round.
The IIQE is the mandatory licensing examination every individual must pass before being licensed by the Insurance Authority to sell insurance in Hong Kong. A compulsory core paper plus optional line-of-business papers mean you only sit what your products require. Every paper is multiple-choice, bilingual and offered year-round.
100% multiple-choice, bilingual, every question compulsory. Paper I and Paper V run 2 hours (75 and 80 questions); Papers II and III run 1h15m (50 questions each). Results are PASS/FAIL only.
Anyone seeking to become a licensed individual insurance agent, technical representative (agent) or technical representative (broker). The combination depends on your business line — general, long term, or investment-linked.
The compulsory core paper covering insurance principles, the legal and regulatory framework, and ethical conduct. Every licensee must pass it.
Optional paper for advising on general (non-life) insurance — motor, home, travel, personal accident, medical, marine and liability cover.
Optional paper for advising on long term (life) insurance — whole life, term, endowment, critical illness and health products.
Optional paper required to advise on investment-linked assurance schemes (ILAS). You must also hold the relevant long term qualification.
Start with Paper I — it is compulsory for every line and its principles underpin all the other papers.
Only register for the papers you actually need: general agents take I + II, long term agents take I + III, ILAS sellers add V.
Download the free official study notes and syllabus, and work through past-style MCQs to build speed.
Aim comfortably above 70% — every question is compulsory and there is no negative marking, so never leave a blank.
If you choose computer mode, try the official online demo first so the on-screen format doesn’t slow you down.