HONG KONG, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Hong Kong and Macau ("AXA") has been selected among the first batch of participants in the GenA.I. Sandbox++, a cross-sector regulatory initiative jointly launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission, the Insurance Authority, and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority—in collaboration with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) to foster responsible A.I. adoption across financial services.

Through GenA.I. Sandbox++, AXA will leverage Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre to develop and test a dedicated use case focused on AI Governance, Cyber Resilience, and Risk Mitigation. In alignment with the core pillars of the GenA.I. Sandbox++, AXA will explore high-level capabilities in a risk-controlled environment, focusing on:

• Strengthening Enterprise Risk Mitigation & AI Governance: Strengthening trust in AI through robust governance, stringent data protection and proactive cyber-risk controls that support responsible innovation and enterprise resilience.
• Enhancing Customer Trust & Confidence: Enhancing customer and distributor confidence by supporting safer, more reliable and responsible use of AI across insurance services.

Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Greater China and AXA Global Private, said, "We are honored to be selected among the first batch of participants in the GenA.I. Sandbox++. This recognition affirms AXA's technological leadership, enterprise governance, and dedicated commitment to advancing responsible AI. We look forward to working closely with regulators and our technology partners to test our risk mitigation approaches within a regulated environment – solving real-world security challenges and contributing practical insights to the insurance industry."

David Ng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, "Advancing responsible AI innovation requires strong governance, trust and human oversight as AI continues to evolve. Through this sandbox initiative, we are testing system resilience and monitoring emerging digital risks to help shape Hong Kong-specific approaches to AI governance and cyber resilience for the insurance industry – further reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a regional hub of excellence for secure AI adoption."

Strengthen Hong Kong as the Regional AI Hub

AXA has been at the forefront of AI adoption and is a core participant in the first wave of the AI Cohort Programme launched by the Insurance Authority. AXA's AI strategy combines human expertise with advanced technology in a continuous learning loop, scaling high-value use cases from concept to production, investing in a secure AI foundation, and expanding strategic partnerships across the Greater Bay Area.

As a Centre of Excellence with a global mandate, AXA Hong Kong continues to bring global expertise to the region while contributing Asia-led AI insights and innovations back to the AXA Group. AXA looks forward to ongoing collaboration with regulators, industry peers, and technology partners to build a trusted, sustainable, and forward-looking AI ecosystem for the insurance industry.

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers' needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ON AXA'S WEBSITE: AXA.COM.HK

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements that are predictions of or indicate future events, trends, plans or objectives. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements because, by their nature, they are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors that could cause AXA's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to Part 4 - "Risk factors and risk management" of AXA's Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2019, for a description of certain important factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect AXA's business, and/or results of operations. AXA undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as part of applicable regulatory or legal obligations.