WEBINAR | How APAC Banks and Insurers Can Leverage Data, The Cloud, & APIs To Drive ROI

Technology leaders from McKinsey, LIMRA/LOMA, InsureTech Connect Asia, and Equisoft reveal the roadmap for implementing digital solutions that deliver rapid return on investment (ROI), enable scalable growth, and transform legacy operations without disrupting your business.

Session agenda #

How to solve:

• Legacy system complexity
• Data fragmentation
• Integration bottlenecks
• Uncertainty in ROI on cloud migration

What you'll learn #

Rethink your digital transformation strategy with actionable insights from industry experts who have successfully navigated APAC market challenges.

1. Roadmap for quick-win digital initiatives #

Build a phased transformation plan that aligns technology investments with business objectives while delivering measurable ROI within 6-12 months. Learn which applications to prioritize first and how to secure stakeholder buy-in for long-term modernization.

2. Data-driven value creation #

Discover how leading APAC insurers harness previously siloed data for impactful business intelligence and analytics use cases. Understand the critical role of data governance, appropriate data leadership, and connecting data initiatives to concrete business objectives.

3. API-first architecture for growth #

Explore how API-connected sales enablement solutions accelerate time-to-market, improve distribution efficiency, and create seamless digital experiences. See real examples of insurers using APIs to integrate legacy systems with modern platforms without costly rip-and-replace projects.

About our expert speakers #

Naintara Sahay, Vice President, Sales Insurance and Wealth Management, APAC, Equisoft #

With 20+ years of insurance technology experience across Australia and Asia-Pacific, Naintara has guided dozens of carriers through successful modernization projects from discovery to delivery. She specializes in policy administration implementation, data migration strategies, and front-office digital transformation.

Alex Kimura, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Singapore #

Alex leads McKinsey's financial services digital transformation practice in Asia-Pacific. He has advised 40+ insurance carriers on technology modernization, data strategy, and operational excellence initiatives that generated over $2 billion in value.

Kartik Sakthivel, Chief Information Officer, John Hancock #

After overseeing technology strategy for 850+ insurance companies at LIMRA & LOMA, Kartik recently joined John Hancock as Chief Information Officer. He brings extensive expertise in policy administration modernization, data architecture, and technology vendor selection, uniquely positioned to guide carriers through complex digital transformation initiatives.

Tricia Wong, Director, InsureTech Connect Asia #

Tricia leads Asia-Pacific's premier insurtech conference and ecosystem, connecting traditional insurers with innovative technology providers. She has deep visibility into the APAC market's unique challenges, including regulatory fragmentation, diverse customer expectations, and varying levels of digital maturity.

Deepen your APAC insurance transformation knowledge #

• 4 APAC Insurance Industry Trends Re-Shaping the Market - Discover practical strategies for APAC carriers to achieve high-impact digital changes with limited budgets.
• What Are Life Insurance CIOs Doing with Their Data Right Now? - Explore the three most important ways CIOs extract value from data today.
• 5 Elements That Make Digital Transformation a Success - Learn critical success factors from insurance CIOs who successfully modernized core systems.
• Actionable Advice for PAS Modernization Success - Comprehensive knowledge hub with vendor selection and implementation guidance.