| Time | Milestones |
|---|---|
| 1865 | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (known as HSBC) debuted in Hong Kong and Shanghai and became 1st locally owned and managed bank. |
| 1950 | HSBC played an important role in rebuilding the Hong Kong economy after World War II by supporting the established and new manufacturers to develop their businesses. |
| 1974 | HSBC started to develop insurance schemes and offer retirement plans in Hong Kong. |
| 1980 | HSBC became the first foreign bank to open a representative office in Beijing following the Open Door policy. |
| At the end of 20th century | With its business growth, acquisition and diversified development, HSBC has leaped from an important regional bank to a world leading financial institution. In 1991, HSBC established a new holding company HSBC Holdings plc and acquired Midland Bank in 1992. Subsequently HSBC set up its headquarters in London. |
| 2009 | HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited was jointly established by HSBC Insurance (Asia) Limited and National Trust Ltd., headquartered in Shanghai. |
| 2011 | HSBC Life expanded its business to Beijing and set up Beijing branch. |
| 2015 | HSBC Life expanded to the Pearl River Delta region and set up Guangdong branch. |
| 2017 | HSBC Life expanded its Guangdong branch business to Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai. |
| 2018 | In June, HSBC Life expanded to Tianjin and established Tianjin Branch; In December, HSBC Life set up Shenzhen branch. |
| 2019 | In September, HSBC Life expanded its business to Hangzhou and set up Zhejiang branch. |
| 2020 | In July, HSBC Life expanded its Guangdong branch business to Zhongshan. |
| 2021 | In January, HSBC Life launched the first Greater Bay Area-themed investment account of equity-linked life insurance in mainland China. In December, HSBC was approved to acquire remaining 50% stake in HSBC life China. |
| 2022 | In April, HSBC Life completed the change of shareholder, and was officially taken full ownership by HSBC. |
| 2024 | In January, HSBC Life expanded to Chengdu and set up Sichuan branch. In February, HSBC Life expanded to Suzhou and set up Jiangsu branch. In September, HSBC Life expanded its Jiangsu branch business to Nanjing. |
| Time | 1865 |
|---|---|
| Milestones | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (known as HSBC) debuted in Hong Kong and Shanghai and became 1st locally owned and managed bank. |
| Time | 1950 |
| Milestones | HSBC played an important role in rebuilding the Hong Kong economy after World War II by supporting the established and new manufacturers to develop their businesses. |
| Time | 1974 |
| Milestones | HSBC started to develop insurance schemes and offer retirement plans in Hong Kong. |
| Time | 1980 |
| Milestones | HSBC became the first foreign bank to open a representative office in Beijing following the Open Door policy. |
| Time | At the end of 20th century |
| Milestones |
With its business growth, acquisition and diversified development, HSBC has leaped from an important regional bank to a world leading financial institution. In 1991, HSBC established a new holding company HSBC Holdings plc and acquired Midland Bank in 1992. Subsequently HSBC set up its headquarters in London. |
| Time | 2009 |
| Milestones | HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited was jointly established by HSBC Insurance (Asia) Limited and National Trust Ltd., headquartered in Shanghai. |
| Time | 2011 |
| Milestones | HSBC Life expanded its business to Beijing and set up Beijing branch. |
| Time | 2015 |
| Milestones | HSBC Life expanded to the Pearl River Delta region and set up Guangdong branch. |
| Time | 2017 |
| Milestones | HSBC Life expanded its Guangdong branch business to Foshan, Dongguan and Zhuhai. |
| Time | 2018 |
| Milestones | In June, HSBC Life expanded to Tianjin and established Tianjin Branch; In December, HSBC Life set up Shenzhen branch. |
| Time | 2019 |
| Milestones | In September, HSBC Life expanded its business to Hangzhou and set up Zhejiang branch. |
| Time | 2020 |
| Milestones |
In July, HSBC Life expanded its Guangdong branch business to Zhongshan. |
| Time | 2021 |
| Milestones |
In January, HSBC Life launched the first Greater Bay Area-themed investment account of equity-linked life insurance in mainland China. In December, HSBC was approved to acquire remaining 50% stake in HSBC life China. |
| Time | 2022 |
| Milestones | In April, HSBC Life completed the change of shareholder, and was officially taken full ownership by HSBC. |
| Time | 2024 |
| Milestones |
In January, HSBC Life expanded to Chengdu and set up Sichuan branch. In February, HSBC Life expanded to Suzhou and set up Jiangsu branch. In September, HSBC Life expanded its Jiangsu branch business to Nanjing. |
| Award | Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
2023-2024 Annual Insurance Products of “Golden Reputation”: Life Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui Chuan Yi Sheng Whole Life Insurance & HSBC Hui Ying Jia Whole Life Insurance Major Illness Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui You Sui Xin Bao Major Illness Insurance |
China Banking and Insurance News | 2024 |
| “Top Award” for Pension Financial Institution in 2024 | The second China Financial Industry "Top Award" | 2024 |
| Award |
2023-2024 Annual Insurance Products of “Golden Reputation”: Life Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui Chuan Yi Sheng Whole Life Insurance & HSBC Hui Ying Jia Whole Life Insurance Major Illness Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui You Sui Xin Bao Major Illness Insurance |
|---|---|
| Source | China Banking and Insurance News |
| Year Won | 2024 |
| Award | “Top Award” for Pension Financial Institution in 2024 |
| Source | The second China Financial Industry "Top Award" |
| Year Won | 2024 |
| Award | Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| The 18th China Insurance Innovation Awards — Annual Insurance Brand of Value | Insurance Culture Magazine |
2023 |
| Award | The 18th China Insurance Innovation Awards — Annual Insurance Brand of Value |
|---|---|
| Source |
Insurance Culture Magazine |
| Year Won | 2023 |
| Award | Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Programme Communication Award-Internet Popularity Award | China South Daily | 2022 |
| Award | Philanthropic Programme Communication Award-Internet Popularity Award |
|---|---|
| Source | China South Daily |
| Year Won | 2022 |
| Award | Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Green Finance Pioneer of the Year | International Finance News |
2021 |
| Award | Green Finance Pioneer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
International Finance News |
| Year Won | 2021 |
| Award | Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
The 9th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
2020 |
| High-quality Insurance Health Management Service of the Year ——"Hui Jian Kang" HSBC Life High-end Value Added Service | Money Weekly |
2020 |
| Award |
Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
|---|---|
| Source |
The 9th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
| Year Won |
2020 |
| Award | High-quality Insurance Health Management Service of the Year ——"Hui Jian Kang" HSBC Life High-end Value Added Service |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won |
2020 |
| Award | Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
The 8th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
2019 |
| Insurance Customer Insight Innovation Award |
The 2nd Insurance Analytics and AI Innovation Conference |
2019 |
| Award |
Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
|---|---|
| Source |
The 8th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
| Year Won | 2019 |
| Award |
Insurance Customer Insight Innovation Award |
| Source |
The 2nd Insurance Analytics and AI Innovation Conference |
| Year Won | 2019 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
The 7th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
2018 |
| Award |
Most Trusted Foreign Insurance Company |
|---|---|
| Source |
The 7th ‘Golden Lion’ Financial Industry Award by Information Times |
| Year Won | 2018 |
| Award | Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Excellence Award | National Business Daily | 2016 |
| The Best Innovative Investment-linked Insurance Product Award - HSBC Life Hui Cai Bao Investment-linked Product Series |
Money Weekly |
2016 |
| Award | Customer Service Excellence Award |
|---|---|
| Source | National Business Daily |
| Year Won | 2016 |
| Award |
The Best Innovative Investment-linked Insurance Product Award - HSBC Life Hui Cai Bao Investment-linked Product Series |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won | 2016 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
National Business Daily |
2015 |
| The Most Competitive Foreign Life Insurer of the Year |
Money Weekly |
2015 |
| The Best Annuity Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Li Nian Nian Ying Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
China Insurance News |
2015 |
| The Best Children's Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Li Yue Yue Ying Endowment Insurance (Participating) |
China Insurance News |
2015 |
| Award |
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
National Business Daily |
| Year Won |
2015 |
| Award |
The Most Competitive Foreign Life Insurer of the Year |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won |
2015 |
| Award |
The Best Annuity Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Li Nian Nian Ying Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
| Source |
China Insurance News |
| Year Won |
2015 |
| Award |
The Best Children's Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Li Yue Yue Ying Endowment Insurance (Participating) |
| Source |
China Insurance News |
| Year Won |
2015 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
National Business Daily |
2014 |
| Investment-linked Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui Cai Bao Endowment Insurance Type C(Unit-linked) |
China Insurance News |
2014 |
| Award |
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
National Business Daily |
| Year Won |
2014 |
| Award |
Investment-linked Insurance Product of the Year - HSBC Hui Cai Bao Endowment Insurance Type C(Unit-linked) |
| Source |
China Insurance News |
| Year Won |
2014 |
| Award |
Source | Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
National Business Daily |
2013 |
| The Best Overseas Education Insurance Product of the Year – HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance Type B (Participating) |
Money Weekly |
2013 |
| Award |
The Best Bancassurer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
National Business Daily |
| Year Won |
2013 |
| Award |
The Best Overseas Education Insurance Product of the Year – HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance Type B (Participating) |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won |
2013 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Growth Insurer of the Year |
China Insurance Marketing Magazine |
2012 |
| The Gold Key Award for The Best Bancassurance Model |
Securities Daily |
2012 |
| Shanghai Elite Financial Service Award |
Shanghai Financial Association etc |
2012 |
| Shanghai Charity Award |
Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau |
2012 |
| Award |
The Growth Insurer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
China Insurance Marketing Magazine |
| Year Won |
2012 |
| Award |
The Gold Key Award for The Best Bancassurance Model |
| Source |
Securities Daily |
| Year Won |
2012 |
| Award |
Shanghai Elite Financial Service Award |
| Source |
Shanghai Financial Association etc |
| Year Won | 2012 |
| Award |
Shanghai Charity Award |
| Source |
Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau |
| Year Won | 2012 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Most Innovative Insurance Distribution of the Year --- HSBC Integrated Bancassurance Model |
Shanghai Securities News |
2011 |
| The Best Annuity Product of the Year for High-End Customers --- HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
Money Weekly |
2011 |
| The Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices |
Labour Daily |
2011 |
| China's Top Employer |
CRF Institute |
2011 |
| Award |
The Most Innovative Insurance Distribution of the Year --- HSBC Integrated Bancassurance Model |
|---|---|
| Source |
Shanghai Securities News |
| Year Won |
2011 |
| Award |
The Best Annuity Product of the Year for High-End Customers --- HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won |
2011 |
| Award |
The Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices |
| Source |
Labour Daily |
| Year Won |
2011 |
| Award |
China's Top Employer |
| Source |
CRF Institute |
| Year Won |
2011 |
| Award |
Source |
Year Won |
|---|---|---|
The Most Innovative Bancassurer of the Year |
China Business News |
2010 |
| The Life Insurer of the Year for High-End Customers |
Money Weekly |
2010 |
| The Annuity Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
Shanghai Evening Post |
2010 |
| Award |
The Most Innovative Bancassurer of the Year |
|---|---|
| Source |
China Business News |
| Year Won |
2010 |
| Award |
The Life Insurer of the Year for High-End Customers |
| Source |
Money Weekly |
| Year Won |
2010 |
| Award |
The Annuity Product of the Year - HSBC Hong Xi Nian Nian Annuity Insurance (Participating) |
| Source |
Shanghai Evening Post |
| Year Won | 2010 |