Maria Tsui, Head of Enforcement at the Insurance Authority (IA), noted that the increase in the number of salespersons conducting marketing activities on the sidewalks of Tsim Sha Tsui has drawn the attention of the IA.

Consequently, the IA conducted a surveillance operation during the Golden Week holiday targeting such street peddling activities on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, where it sent mystery shoppers to speak to many of the salespersons and obtained details about their activities.

Based on the findings of the operation, the IA has followed up with the relevant insurers on the issues identified so as to avoid any non-compliances from arising in the future.