Chen Jianbo

Chan Kin-por (born May 10, 1954) is a Hong Kong politician and businessman. He currently serves as a Member of the Legislative Council (Insurance Functional Constituency), Non-official Member of the Executive Council, Non-executive Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Chairman of the ICAC Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee, Board Member of CUHK Medical Centre, and Non-official Non-executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority.

He previously served as CEO of Target Insurance Group Holdings Limited, CEO of Munich Reinsurance Hong Kong Branch, and held various senior positions at Hang Seng Bank, including Assistant General Manager and Head of Insurance Business. He was also Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and the Chinese Insurance Association of Hong Kong.

Background

Born in Mainland China in 1954, Chan Kin-por graduated from Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School and later obtained Fellowship status from the Chartered Insurance Institute of the UK, a qualification recognized by the UK government as equivalent to an honours bachelor's degree. He joined Hang Seng Bank in 1974 and left in May 2005 as Assistant General Manager and Head of Insurance Business. In June 2005, he was appointed CEO of Munich Reinsurance Hong Kong Branch, becoming the first Chinese CEO since the company's establishment in Hong Kong in 1962.

In the 2008 Legislative Council election, Chan Kin-por was elected as a Member of the Fourth Legislative Council representing the Insurance Functional Constituency, defeating candidate Choi Chung-hu with 60 votes to 52 under the "one company, one vote" system of over 120 insurance companies.

In both the 2012 and 2016 Legislative Council elections, Chan was re-elected unopposed in the Insurance Functional Constituency.

In the 2021 Legislative Council election, Chan was re-elected with 65 votes against 24 votes from opponent Chan Chiu-nam.

Since July 2022, he has served as a Non-official Member of the Executive Council.

On February 16, 2024, the Hong Kong SAR Government appointed Chan as a Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, effective April 24, 2024.

Career History

• CEO and Executive Director, Target Insurance Group Holdings Limited (2019–2022)
• Senior Advisor, Target Insurance Group Holdings Limited (2019)
• Independent Non-executive Director, Bank of East Asia (2017–2019)
• Member, Munich Re China Advisory Board (2009–2016)
• CEO, Munich Re Hong Kong Branch (2005–2009)
• Director, Hang Seng Life Insurance Company Limited (1995–2005)
• Director and General Manager, Hang Seng Insurance Company Limited (1999–2005)
• Assistant General Manager and Head of Insurance Business, Hang Seng Bank (1999–2005)
• Deputy General Manager, Hang Seng Insurance Company Limited (1993–1999)

Opposition to Border Closure

During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, on January 25, 2020, Chan Kin-por publicly stated that border closure was an "extreme measure" and would disrupt exchanges between Hong Kong and Mainland China, adding "we are all one family" and that such measures should only be considered if the pandemic worsened significantly. The Hong Kong government later implemented mandatory quarantine for inbound travelers on February 8, 2020.

Appointed to Chair Internal Committee Election

On May 15, 2020, Legislative Council President Andrew Leung appointed Chan to preside over the Internal Committee Chair election following legal consultation.

On May 18, 2020, during the scheduled committee meeting, pro-democracy legislators protested and disrupted proceedings. Chan called for order, some protesters were removed, and after an hour, Starry Lee was elected as Committee Chair.

Current Public Service

• Board Member, CUHK Medical Centre
• Non-official Non-executive Director, Urban Renewal Authority
• Chairman, ICAC Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee
• Non-executive Director, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
• Non-official Member, Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR
• Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
• Member, Honours and Justice of the Peace Selection Committee
• Member, Presidium of the Hong Kong Session of the 14th National People's Congress Election Conference

Previous Public Service

• Vice Chairman, Independent Police Complaints Council (2013–2018)
• Non-official Member, Strategic Development Commission (2013–2017)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority (2011–2013)
• Member, Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council (2010–2013)
• Independent Non-executive Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (2007–2015)
• Convenor, Hong Kong Reinsurance Association (2006–2008)
• Member, Health and Medical Development Advisory Committee (2005–2011)
• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee (2005–2011)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (2004–2005)
• Chairman, Employees Compensation Insolvency Board (2003–2005)
• Member, Insurance Advisory Committee (2002–2016)
• Member, Employees Compensation Assistance Fund Board (2002–2008)
• Chief Representative, East Asia Insurance Council Hong Kong Region (2002)
• Chairman, General Insurance Council (2001–2002)
• Member, Administrative Appeals Board (2000–2006)
• Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Management Committee (1999–2005)
• Chairman, Chinese Insurance Association of Hong Kong (1998–2000)

Professional Qualifications

• Fellow, Chartered Insurance Institute, UK