Chan Kin-por
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Chan Kin-por, JP
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with family roots in Chaozhou
, Guangdong
) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
(Functional constituency
, Insurance
).
After serving as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong office of Munich Re
for four years, KP became a member of the Munich Re China Advisory Board to allow himself more time and energy in serving the general public in the Legislative Council. Prior to that, he was the Assistant General Manager
and Head of Insurance Group of Hang Seng Bank
. and Chair of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers.
In the run-up to the 23 June 2010 Legco vote on the Hong Kong government's 2009 reform package, he offered his support if it included the Democratic Party's compromise proposal to have the five new district council functional constituency seats returned by popular election.
Justice of the Peace
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
with family roots in Chaozhou
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a city in eastern Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast...
, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
(Functional constituency
Functional constituency
In the political systems of Hong Kong and Macau, a functional constituency is a professional or special interest group involved in the electoral process...
, Insurance
Insurance
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).
After serving as the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong office of Munich Re
Munich Re
Munich Re Group is a reinsurance company based in Munich, Germany. It is one of the world’s leading reinsurers. ERGO, a Munich Re subsidiary, is the Group’s primary insurance arm....
for four years, KP became a member of the Munich Re China Advisory Board to allow himself more time and energy in serving the general public in the Legislative Council. Prior to that, he was the Assistant General Manager
General manager
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and Head of Insurance Group of Hang Seng Bank
Hang Seng Bank
Hang Seng Bank Limited is the second largest bank in Hong Kong. It is a listed company but it is majority owned by the HSBC Group via The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Hang Seng is also one of the constituent shares of the Hang Seng Index...
. and Chair of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers.
In the run-up to the 23 June 2010 Legco vote on the Hong Kong government's 2009 reform package, he offered his support if it included the Democratic Party's compromise proposal to have the five new district council functional constituency seats returned by popular election.