A candidate for the insurance industry's functional constituency seat said yesterday his professional independence would not be undermined by his political and business affiliations.
Chan Yim-kwong is Liberal Party executive committee chairman and regional director of National Mutual.
Announcing his candidacy for the new seat in the May elections, he said party backing was helpful in turning ideas into reality.
He said having the Liberal Party behind him would make it easier for him to fight for the interests of the insurance industry.
He said he was not involved in management and decision making at National Mutual.
Mr Chan's platform includes early implementation of the Mandatory Provident Fund, halting the trend of rising personal injury court awards and establishing an institute to provide training.
