# AXA Selected Among First Batch for GenA.I. Sandbox++ Pioneering a Dedicated Risk Mitigation Use Case

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- Published: 2026-08-27T16:30:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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:

 ◦ **S****trengthening 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](http://www.axa.com.hk/)

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