| 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. |
| 1984 | HSBC opened the branch in Shenzhen as 1st foreign bank granted with banking licence in China since 1949. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 1984 |
| Milestones | HSBC opened the branch in Shenzhen as 1st foreign bank granted with banking licence in China since 1949. |
| 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. |
| 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 |