Hong Kong

Hong Kong Insurance Law Association (HILA)

HILA was first established in 1996 as the Hong Kong Chapter of AIDA. 

With continuous support of and active participation of key players in the industry, including underwriters, brokers, lawyers, academics and other intermediaries, HILA has been proactively promoting development of insurance law in Hong Kong. 

HILA hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including seminars with a variety of topics. It provides a platform for debate, dialogue and collaboration between representatives of all sectors of the insurance law fraternity in Hong Kong on new legal and industry development. 

In order to promote exchange of ideas within the Asia-Pacific region, HILA maintains close ties with the Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA), Insurance Law Association of Singapore (ILAS) and the New Zealand Insurance Law Association (NZILA).

The continued growth and development of the HILA is now under the direction of Antony Sassi, the new Chair.

Governance

By HILA's Memorandum and Articles of Association (last updated on 2 May 2012), HILA operates as a non-profit-making company limited by guarantee with its activities directed by the Board including the Office Bearers who are elected each year at an AGM.

Office Bearers, including the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, are customarily appointed for a one-year term and are ineligible to serve for more than three successive years. HILA engages a Secretariat and appoints external auditors to approve its annual accounts.  

Fuller details of HILA’s history and activities can be found on its website: http://hila.com.hk/