Insurance Authority to levy premium charge from 1 January 2018, initial rate 0.04%

The Insurance Authority will levy a premium charge on policyholders in accordance with the law from 1 January 2018, at an initial rate of 0.04% of the premium per policy year, rising gradually to 0.1%. In the first phase, the cap for life insurance is $40 per policy year and $2,000 for general insurance; failure to pay the maximum amount in accordance with the law may result in a fine of up to $5,000.