Articles of Association of Shanghai Insurance Association

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1

The name of this Association is: Shanghai Insurance Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association), and its full name in English is Shanghai Insurance Association ( SIA (abbreviated as SIA) is a self-regulatory industry organization of the Shanghai insurance industry established in accordance with the "Regulations on the Registration and Management of Social Groups" and the "Interim Measures for Shanghai Industry Associations" and other relevant laws and regulations. It is a non-profit social group legal person.

Article 2

The purpose of the Association is to unite and organize insurance companies in this city and related to the insurance industry under the guidance of the socialist market economic theory and in compliance with the national constitution and relevant laws and regulations. Commercial intermediary organizations and representative agencies safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of members, actively serve members, play a role as a bridge between the industry and the government, and promote and promote the healthy development of Shanghai's insurance market.

Article 3

The association’s industry business supervisory unit is the Shanghai Office of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission; the association’s industry association business supervisory unit is the Shanghai Industry Association Development Department; the Association’s registration The management agency is the Shanghai Municipal Social Organization Administration Bureau. All associations shall accept its guidance, supervision and management.

Article 4

In order to form a positive interaction mechanism between the work of the SBA and the development of the insurance industry, and to achieve the goal of Shanghai becoming an international financial center at an early date, the work of the SBA and its staff should be accelerated Realize professionalization, rejuvenation and informatization.

Chapter 2 Tasks, Business Scope and Principles of Activities

Article 5

Associations’ tasks:

(1) Organization and Promote mutual exchanges and learning among members;

(2) Communicate with the insurance business authorities and relevant government departments, reflect the members’ common wishes and suggestions, and strive to create a favorable insurance business Develop a market and policy environment for development;

(3) Formulate and supervise the implementation of industry rules and regulations, and abide by the principle of integrity. We will take corresponding industry self-discipline measures for members who violate industry rules and regulations and damage the overall image of the industry. For those who operate illegally, it is recommended that relevant government departments investigate and deal with them;

(4) Provide industry statistics and business information to members;

(5) Coordinate between members and members, and between members and non-members Relevant disputes between the two parties;

(6) Accept the entrustment of the insurance authorities to conduct special investigations, prepare teaching materials, and hold insurance business training and examinations;

(7) According to the resolution and regulations, commend and reward members and individuals who have made special contributions to the development of the insurance industry, and impose corresponding sanctions on those who violate the association's articles of association and industry regulations;

(8) Carry out discussions with domestic and foreign insurance industry organizations Communicate and exchange;

(9) Conduct various trainings and lectures for insurance practitioners to improve their professional ethics, business skills and professional standards;

(10) Accept Insurance and other matters assigned by other competent authorities.

Article 6

The business scope of the Association is: industry exchanges, coordination and self-discipline, technical training, statistical research, editing and publishing of relevant industry publications, consulting services, domestic and foreign information technology exchanges, etc. .

Article 7

The association’s activity principles:

(1) Carry out activities in accordance with the approved charter, abide by relevant laws, regulations and policies, and abide by social Morality;

(2) The association must carry out its activities in good faith, be fair and equitable, not engage in fraud, and not harm the interests of the country, other units and individuals;

(3) Do not act in a manner that is If the association engages in business activities in the name of the organizing business entity, it will not compete with enterprises in the industry for profits;

(4) When the association carries out various activities, it should follow the principles of democratic management and self-management The host meeting and the principle of democratic centralism ensure that personnel are self-employed, funds are self-raised, and work is autonomous.

Chapter 3 Members

Article 8

The Guild implements a group membership system and implements the principle of voluntary membership and freedom of withdrawal.

All Chinese-funded, foreign-funded, and Sino-foreign joint venture insurance companies, insurance brokers, insurance agencies, and insurance adjusters practicing in Shanghai that have been approved by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission and registered with the Industrial and Commercial Administration Companies and other insurance-related business institutions that recognize the Association's articles of association and are willing to fulfill the rights and obligations of Association members can become members of the Association.

Article 9

Any insurance company and other commercial intermediary organizations and representative offices related to the insurance industry that comply with the provisions of Article 8 and request to join the Association as members must report to the Association. The Association submits a written application and submits copies of the company's articles of association, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission's approval for the establishment of the company, the license issued by it, and the business license issued by the industrial and commercial administration department. Only after discussion and approval by the association's standing committee can one become a member.

Article 10

All companies that hold the “Registration Certificate for Permanent Representative Offices of Foreign (Regional) Enterprises” issued by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce with the approval of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Representative offices of foreign-funded insurance institutions in Shanghai that recognize the Association's charter and are willing to fulfill their rights and obligations can submit a written application to the Association, submit copies of the above approval documents and registration certificates, and discuss and approve them with the Standing Council, they can become associate members of the Association. . Associate members may appoint a representative to attend the general meeting, but shall not have the right to vote.

Article 11

Rights and obligations of members:

(1) Rights of members:

1. Members have the right to review rights, voting rights, election rights and the right to be elected;

2. Members have the right to make oral or written suggestions, or state their opinions on issues such as the development of the city’s insurance business to the Association in the form of proposals;

3. Members have the right to participate in various activities organized by the association;

4. Members have the right to put forward opinions, suggestions and appeals to the association;

5. Members have the right to request the association The right to protect their legitimate rights and interests from being harmed;

6. Other rights stipulated in laws, regulations and articles of association.

(2) Obligations of members:

1. Comply with the association’s articles of association and various resolutions and relevant regulations passed by the association;

2. Undertake or assist in completing Various tasks assigned by the association;

3. Pay membership dues and other fees as required;

4. Consciously maintain the reputation of the Shanghai insurance industry;

5. Accept the consultation and investigation of the Association and provide the required relevant materials;

6. Cooperate with the Association's work and accept the Association's coordination and mediation.

Article 12

Rights and obligations of associate members:

(1) Rights of associate members:

1. Members have the right to express their opinions to the Association on issues such as the development of the city's insurance business by making oral or written suggestions or in the form of proposals.

2. Associate members have the right to participate in other activities organized by the association other than board meetings.

3. Associate members have the right to put forward opinions and suggestions on the work of the association.

(2) Obligations of associate members:

1. Comply with the association’s articles of association and relevant resolutions and relevant systems and measures adopted by the association;

2. Undertake or assist Complete the tasks assigned by the association;

3. Pay membership dues and other fees as required;

4. Accept the consultation and investigation of the association and provide the required relevant information.

Article 13

Exemption from membership and associate membership.

Members or associate members who wish to withdraw from membership must submit a written statement. If a member fails to perform his obligations for two consecutive years or seriously violates the association's articles of association and rules and regulations; or if he commits other illegal acts, he or she may be given a verbal warning and a notice of criticism and punishment, depending on the severity of the case, after discussion and approval by the standing committee. Suspension of membership or expulsion must be approved by more than two-thirds of the Board of Directors.

Chapter 4 Organizational Structure

Article 14

The highest authority of the association is the general meeting of members. The general meeting is held every four years. When necessary, or when more than one-third of the members propose in writing, an extraordinary general meeting of members may be convened. The powers of the general meeting are:

(1) Formulate and amend the charter;

(2) Elect and remove directors;

(3) Review the work of the board of directors Reports and financial reports;

(4) Decide on the termination of the association.

Article 15

The general meeting of members shall be convened in accordance with the resolution of the board of directors and shall be presided over by the president. If the president is unable to perform for any reason, the president shall designate a vice president to preside over the meeting.

Article 16

The resolution passed by the general meeting must be approved by more than two-thirds of the member units present at the meeting, and must be approved by more than two-thirds of the number of members present at the general meeting. It is valid only if it is passed by a vote.

Article 17

The Association shall establish a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the leading body that exercises the responsibilities and powers of the General Assembly during the closing period and is responsible to the General Assembly. The Board of Directors is composed of one director elected by each insurance company member unit and several directors elected by the member units of the insurance intermediary company through consultation. Passed by vote at the general meeting of members. The Board of Directors meets once a year; the responsibilities of the Board of Directors are:

(1) Decide to convene a general meeting of members, report to it the work and implement the resolutions of the general meeting of members;

(2) Discuss and discuss Adopt the annual work report;

(3) Elect and remove the president, vice president and standing directors;

(4) Decide on the appointment of the secretary-general based on the nomination of the president Exemption;

(5) Approving the application for membership and withdrawal from the relevant companies listed in Article 8 of Chapter 3;

(6) Reviewing the income and expenditure of funds and passing the association’s annual Budget and final accounts plan;

(7) Discuss and adopt decisions on suspension or expulsion of members;

(8) Decide on the establishment, dissolution and appointment and dismissal of personnel of the association;

(9) Listen to the report of the Standing Council and make corresponding decisions.

Article 18

In order to facilitate the Association to carry out its daily work in a timely and efficient manner, the Association shall establish a Standing Council.

During the recess of the Board of Directors, the Standing Board of Directors shall exercise the responsibilities and powers specified in Article 17 (2), (5), (6) and (8).

Article 19

The Standing Council is convened by the President and meets once a quarter, and reports its work to the Board of Directors on behalf of the Standing Council.

Article 20

If a director is unable to attend the relevant meeting for some reason, he may authorize in writing to appoint a representative to participate; the board of directors and the standing board must have more than two-thirds of the directors and standing directors Only by attending can the meeting be convened. Other resolutions must be passed by more than two-thirds of the people present at the meeting to be effective.

Article 21

The Guild shall have a president and several vice-presidents. Elected by secret ballot at the Board meeting. The term of office of the president and vice-president is four years, and they may be re-elected upon expiration of their term, but the total number of terms shall not exceed two terms. The president of the association is the legal representative of the association and exercises the following functions and powers:

(1) Preside over the membership meeting, board of directors and standing committee;

(2) Represent the association to the external government Relevant departments reflect industry requirements. Propose opinions and suggestions on economic policies and legislation; coordinate and discuss cooperation matters with relevant departments for the development of the insurance industry. Internally organize and inspect the completion of board resolutions and work plans;

(3) In addition to exercising his own voting rights, the president may exercise the final decision-making power when the votes for approval and veto are equal;

(4) Sign important documents of the Association;

(5) Nominate and recommend candidates for the Secretary-General to the Board of Directors;

(6) Other powers granted by the Board of Directors;

(7) The vice president assists the president in his work. If the president is temporarily unable to perform his duties for any reason, the president shall designate the vice president in writing to perform the duties on his behalf.

Article 22

The president and vice president of the association must meet the following conditions:

(1) Have a greater influence in the industry ;

(2) The maximum working age shall not exceed 70 years old;

(3) Be in good health and able to work normally;

(4) No criminal punishment Records, except for criminal negligence;

(5) Have full capacity for civil conduct.

Article 23

The association shall have a secretariat, which shall be the daily administrative organ of the association. Specifically responsible for the implementation of various resolutions of the General Assembly, the Council and the Standing Council;

Article 24

The Secretariat shall have a Secretary-General and several Deputy Secretary-Generals. The Secretary-General is nominated by the President, appointed by the Board of Directors, and is responsible to the Board of Directors. The Deputy Secretary-General assists the Secretary-General in his work;

Article 25

The Secretariat carries out daily work under the leadership of the Secretary-General. The work of the Secretariat and its staff must gradually become professional, youthful and informatized. The responsibilities of the Secretary-General are as follows:

(1) Under the leadership of the Board of Directors, organize and implement the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Standing Board;

(2) Draft the association’s work plan and Various summaries;

(3) Responsible for the specific organizational arrangements for the implementation of the association’s work plan;

(4) Responsible for the recruitment, deployment, wages and benefits of secretariat staff and other matters;

(5) Issue the association’s daily administrative, business and financial documents in accordance with the authorization regulations.