IIQE Pass Mark & Pass Rate: Every Paper + MPF
Updated
As at 1 Nov 2026, the pass mark is 70% on every IIQE paper and on PEAK's MPF exam. Results are graded PASS or FAIL only and your score is never disclosed. Neither the Insurance Authority nor the PEAK Exam Centre publishes a current pass rate.
Pass mark by paper
| Paper | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Correct answers needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIQE Paper 1 (Principles and Practice of Insurance) | 75 | 2 hours | 70% | 53 of 75 |
| IIQE Paper 2 (General Insurance) | 50 | 1 hour 15 min | 70% | 35 of 50 |
| IIQE Paper 3 (Long Term Insurance) | 50 | 1 hour 15 min | 70% | 35 of 50 |
| IIQE Paper 5 (Investment-linked Long Term Insurance) | 80 | 2 hours | 70% | 56 of 80 |
| MPF exam | 80 | 2 hours | 70% | 56 of 80 |
How the result is reported
- PASS or FAIL only; the score is never disclosed (PEAK IIQE Handbook §2.3.1, §11, §12.6 (1 Sep 2026)). On a computer-screen sitting you see a provisional result as soon as you finish.
- Because only PASS or FAIL is given, you will not learn how close you came. Even a re-marking (HK$500 per paper) returns PASS or FAIL only, and the result of it is final.
- PEAK's handbooks and FAQ do not say whether wrong answers lose marks, so we do not claim either way until it is confirmed. The pass mark is a share of correct answers, so a blank can never earn a mark: answer every question.
Is there an IIQE pass rate?
Not a published one. No current pass rate is published in the PEAK handbooks or FAQ, on PEAK's IIQE and MPFE pages, or on the Insurance Authority's IIQE page (read 1 Nov 2026). Any pass-rate figure you see quoted elsewhere is not from the exam bodies, so we do not quote one and you should not plan around one.
What to track instead
Next steps
- See where you stand: sit the free mock, marked at the real pass mark.
- Missed it? Read IIQE results, e-Certificates and re-sits.
- Booking: IIQE fees and registration.
- Format and topics: the IIQE Paper 1 guide.
Sources, last checked
- PEAK IIQE Handbook, effective 1 Sep 2026 (PDF)
- PEAK MPF Schemes Examination Handbook, effective 1 Sep 2026 (PDF)
- PEAK FAQs, IIQE and MPF exams, effective 1 Sep 2026 (PDF)
- Insurance Authority: Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination
The exam bodies can change fees and rules at any time. Confirm on their pages before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IIQE pass mark?
70% on every paper: 53 of 75 on Paper 1, 35 of 50 on Papers 2 and 3, and 56 of 80 on Paper 5 (PEAK IIQE Handbook §2.4, as at 1 Nov 2026).
What is the MPF exam pass mark?
70%, so 56 of 80 correct (PEAK MPFE Handbook §2.4: 70%, so 56 of 80 correct).
What is the IIQE pass rate?
No current pass rate is published by the Insurance Authority or the PEAK Exam Centre (checked 1 Nov 2026), so we do not quote one. Track your own score on full timed mocks instead.
Will I see my IIQE score?
No. Results are PASS or FAIL only and the score is never disclosed, even after a re-mark.
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