Hard module linked from the needs checklist result, FAQ, buy guide and footer. Educational only. Needs checklist
In-person signing in Hong Kong
Public cross-border education repeatedly stresses that sales and formal signing belong in Hong Kong. If you cannot travel, pause—do not hunt for a remote shortcut.
- Ask which steps must be completed in person in HK.
- Refuse blank signature pages, proxy signing, or treating video as a formal application.
- If travel is unstable, reschedule the meeting—do not force a signature.
Premiums paid to the insurer
First and renewal premiums should reach the insurer or its designated collection path—not private accounts, opaque third parties, or “pay me and I’ll pass it on.”
- Obtain written payment instructions: account name, bank, and purpose.
- Keep transfer receipts; also ask how refunds would return.
- Any “cash discount for private payment” is a red flag.
IA licence verification
Verify intermediary / firm licences yourself on the Insurance Authority public register—verbal claims, name cards or chat screenshots are not enough.
- Record full name, licence number and principal.
- Check once before the meeting and again before signing.
Open IA public register ↗
Underground policy red flags
Remote signing, proxy signing and unlicensed Mainland solicitation are the risk cluster most often named in public discussion. Stop if you see them.
- Active Mainland solicitation plus pressure to pay first — red flag.
- Mailing blank pages, proxy signers, or video as a substitute for in-person signing — red flag.
- Cannot show a verifiable IA licence — red flag.
Cooling-off: what to ask
Public education often cites ~21 calendar days from the earlier of policy delivery or cooling-off notice. The helper below is approximate only—written cancel and refunds follow insurer notice / policy, not a “can I cancel” verdict.
- Which day starts cooling-off—delivery vs notice, whichever earlier?
- Is telling the agent verbally ineffective? Where must written notice go?
- Could refunds involve market-value adjustment or other deductions?
Sales-tactic red-flag table
Aligned with common public consumer-education themes: social proof, gift reciprocity and scarcity timers—slow down, demand writing and quiet reading time.
- Social proof: “many Mainland clients buy this way” → demand verifiable facts, not herd pressure.
- Gift reciprocity: “gift / meal then sign” → hospitality is not suitability.
- Scarcity: “gone if you don’t sign today” → real terms should survive overnight reading.
FX / CRS: official pointers only
We will not conclude whether you “can convert FX” or “must report.” Cross-border funds and tax-information exchange follow public regulator / tax-authority materials—read them and consult licensed professionals.
- List questions: first premium, renewals, refunds—ask bank and insurer for detail.
- CRS / tax self-certification forms follow the insurer’s current requirements.
After signing (placeholder)
P0 only reserves this slot: post-decision tools for renewals, claims, beneficiaries and annual review are P1. For now, read buy-guide “after you sign” and cooling-off questions.
- Put the cooling-off deadline on your calendar.
- File the policy, illustrations and intermediary contacts.