President

Tony Lau Insurance Agencies Ltd. was founded in 1981 by Mr. Tony T. K. Lau who earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Manitoba, and Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University of Toronto. As a student, Mr. Lau was active in extracurricular activities. For example, in 1971 he was elected President of the International Students’ Organization of the University of Manitoba, representing more than 1,500 foreign students from over 70 countries. His activism continues throughout his career.

Before setting up Tony Lau Insurance, Mr. Lau had worked for major international insurance companies in marketing and sales management. The intensive training in insurance management and his record of success proved to be invaluable in his work as founder of Tony Lau Insurance.

Mr. Lau has earned the following professional designations:

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (CH.F.C.)
  • Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB)
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)

His professional designations, together with his education and experience, have made our founder Mr. Tony T.K. Lau a very qualified insurance professional. Mr. Lau is a strong believer in contributing to the community and has been actively involved.

Mr. Lau’s community involvements, past and present, include the following:

  • Mentor, Executive Mentor Program, Sauder School of Business, the University of British Columbia
  • President & Founding Member of The University of Manitoba Chinese Alumni Association of Canada (UMCAA)
  • Founding Member of the Richmond Asia Pacific Business Association (along with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., KPMG, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and HSBC)
  • Past President, Fundraising Chairman (2004-2010) and Life Member, Soong Ching Ling Children’s Foundation of Canada
  • Former Regional Director and Board Member, Alzheimer Society of British Columbia
  • Past Member, Board of Governors, Junior Achievement of British Columbia
  • Past President of the Richmond Asia Pacific Business Association 1998, 2000 & 2001
  • Former Member of the Fire and Rescue Services Advisory Committee, City of Vancouver
  • Former Member, Business Task Force, City of Richmond
  • Past Board Member 2002-2008, Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia
  • Former Member, Autoplan Brokers Road Safety Committee
  • Past President, Centennial Toastmasters Club
  • Past President and Founding Member, University of Manitoba Chinese Alumni Association
  • Past President and Founding Member, Ying Wa College and Ying Wa Girls’ School Alumni Association (Vancouver Chapter)
  • Fundraiser for various charitable organizations

Mr. Tony T.K. Lau
M.A., CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., CAIB, CIP

President of Tony Lau Insurance Agencies Ltd.