Digital Transformation in the Insurance Sector

whitePaper | July 22, 2022

On February 18 2019, the State Council announced the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the Outline Development Plan). This is an ambitious plan to develop a worldclass bay area ideal for living, working, and travelling between the nine municipalities in Guangdong Province and the two Special Administrative Regions (SARs). As one of the most open, economically vibrant regions in China, the Greater Bay Area has a major strategic role in commencing and dictating a new phase of economic and social growth. In addition to its mission of facilitating China's quest to develop a world-leading city cluster, the Outline Development Plan also promotes active participation across the GBA in the related work of the Belt and Road Initiative by leveraging the competitive advantages created by the two free trade economies of Hong Kong and Macao.

whitePaper | August 24, 2022

Commercial insurance has traditionally protected businesses from a wide range of unexpected circumstances. These circumstances underwent significant change during the pandemic, with the move to remote work and plans for business continuity. But these are not the only coverages affected by the pandemic. Cyber security threats have also spiralled.

whitePaper | April 5, 2022

As a heavily regulated, intensively bureaucratic sector – a business founded on caution – insurance has always been slow to adapt. But a confluence of historic challenges is forcing the industry to undergo arguably the most radical change in its history.

whitePaper | March 9, 2020

Ever since the rollout of electronic devices capable of measuring and recording various types of health data, private medical insurers have been carefully eyeing the potential usage of these devices. This paper discusses the implementation and practical uses of wearable technology in the private medical insurance market.

whitePaper | October 20, 2022

The pervasiveness of examples of AI in popular culture clearly illustrates that we humans are fascinated with the idea of artificial intelligence and its various transformative implications. Just imagine a world of computers with consciousness, robots with feelings and everything in between. And while Hollywood’s perspective on AI typically leans toward the fantastic, it represents an interesting parallel to the business world. From the boardroom to the shop floor, there is a rapidly growing interest in AI’s potential to transform the very way we do business. The insurance industry is no different, and in many ways is an ideal candidate for transformation driven by artificial intelligence.

whitePaper | November 14, 2022

We all know buying insurance is hardly a gratifying experience, especially when there are several policy options available in the market. Widespread digital innovation has made it convenient for consumers to connect with an infinite number of insurers, in different ways. This is wonderful, but it also means the selection and buying process has been extended and is getting overly complicated. A DIY approach of selling insurance through agents or just relying on website sales results only in spaghetti integrations. Insurers are working collaboratively with an ecosystem of partners to cater to underserved markets, gain access to new customer segments, and increase brand recognition as well as cross-selling opportunities while building a foundation for customer lifetime value.