About the IIQE
The IIQE (Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination) is run by the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on behalf of the Insurance Authority (IA), and is the statutory qualification required to work as an insurance intermediary in Hong Kong. It has four papers (there is no Paper IV), all multiple-choice, each with a 70% pass mark.
| Paper | Questions | Time | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Principles & Practice of Insurance (compulsory) | 75 | 2 hours | 53/75 |
| Paper II — General Insurance | 50 | 1h 15m | 35/50 |
| Paper III — Long Term Insurance | 50 | 1h 15m | 35/50 |
| Paper V — Investment-linked Long Term Insurance | 80 | 2 hours | 56/80 |
Licence combinations (Paper I is the common prerequisite)
- General insurance agents: Paper I + Paper II
- Long-term (life) insurance agents: Paper I + Paper III
- Investment-linked product sales: Paper I + Paper III + Paper V
The Insurance Authority publishes official Study Notes but no official question bank; the exam is administered at the PEAK examination centre, with registration and fees set by PEAK. IIQE exam guide → · FAQ →
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