AXA Joins Hong Kong's Cross-Sector GenA.I. Sandbox++ to Test Responsible AI Governance

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.

"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." said Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Greater China and AXA Global Private.

"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." said David Ng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau.

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.