18th Asia Insurance CFO Summit 2025

27-28 May 2025, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel

Theme: "Navigating Tomorrow's Challenges Today: The Future of Insurance Finance Leadership"

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Programme

Day One: 27 May 2025, Tuesday
8:00am
Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:00am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks & Introduction to the Conference Theme

Martin Noble, Chief Financial Officer, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, Hong Kong

9:15am
Distinguished Government Leadership Keynote Address

Development of Financial Services Industry and Insurance Sector in Hong Kong

Joseph H. L. Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, The Government of Hong Kong SAR

9:35am
Leading International Financial Centre – HKFI’s Role in Shaping the Insurance Landscape and Building a Collaborative Future

Ellick Tsui, Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and Deputy CEO & CFO, CTF Life Insurance Company

9:55am
The Four Corners of Insurance Finance – Mastering Insurance Reporting for Strategic Growth

  • Life insurance CFOs can leverage Deloitte’s framework, "The Four Corners of Insurance Reporting," to build a more effective steering framework, enabling them to maximize investments and improve reporting capabilities. 
  • The framework focuses on integrating key performance indicators, particularly profit and capital measurement, to enhance business planning, forecasting, and overall financial performance.

Francesco Nagari

Global Lead IFRS Insurance and AP IFRS 17 / Finance & Actuarial Transformation Leader, Deloitte

Laura Blainey

Financial Services, Finance Transformation Partner, Deloitte

10:25am
Interactive Q&A Session

10:35am
Morning Refreshments Break

11:05am
Beyond IFRS 17 compliance: The Next Wave of Financial and Management Reporting

  • Improving the financial close process by streamlining reporting and regulatory frameworks with automation.
  • Finance as a strategic business partner – leveraging technology for business insights and analytics.

Emma Sturgess

Partner - Financial Services Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited

Steve Cheung

Partner - Financial Services Consulting, Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited

11:35am
The CFO’s Toolkit for Resilience: Navigating Market Volatility & Uncertainty

  • Strategies for financial stability amid inflation, currency fluctuations, and economic downturns.
  • Leveraging scenario planning and stress testing to mitigate future disruptions.
  • Balancing risk management with growth opportunities in unpredictable times. 

Martin Noble, Chief Financial Officer, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, Hong Kong

12:05pm
Interactive Q&A Session

12:15pm
Power Talk / Panel Discussion - The Future of Finance Talent: Building High-Performance CFO Teams

  • Attracting, retaining, and upskilling finance talent for the digital era.
  • Developing leadership and succession plans for the next generation of CFOs.
  • Emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and a culture of continuous learning.

Moderator:
John Spence

Managing Director, Asian Capital Advisors

Panellists:
Steve Hui FCPA, FASHK

President, Actuarial Society of Hong Kong

Bennet Li

Chief Financial Officer, Sun Life Asia

Donna Buckland

Chair, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) Overseas Regional Council Hong Kong

Nick Blanchflower

Chief Financial Officer, Non-Insurance Business, AIA

12:55pm
Interactive Q&A Session

1:05pm
Networking Lunch

2:30pm
ESG & Sustainable Finance: CFOs Driving the Green Agenda

  • Measuring the financial impact of ESG initiatives and sustainability investments.
  • Aligning financial strategies with global climate and sustainability goals.
  • Navigating regulatory pressures and investor expectations for ESG compliance. 

Sanchit Maini, Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Risk Officer, Prudential

3:00pm
Regional CFO’s Playbook for Driving Performance

  • Setting appropriate KPIs at a regional and local level
  • Performance monitoring in a dynamic environment
  • Providing effective support to local business units in a timely manner

Junichi Yoshii, Regional Chief Financial Officer, DLI Asia Pacific

3:30pm
AI with Agency: The CFO’s New Partner in Risk, Capital, and Compliance

Discover how CFOs can leverage Agentic AI – intelligent systems that reason, act, and adapt – to enhance capital efficiency, risk analytics, and operational resilience, all while staying aligned with evolving regulatory and ethical standards.

Prof. Andy Chun, Professor of Practice, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

4:00pm
Interactive Q&A Session

4:15pm
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and Networking Tea

5:00pm
End of Day One

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.
Day Two: 28 May 2025, Wednesday
8:00am
Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:00am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks & Introduction to the Conference Theme

John Spence, Managing Director, Asian Capital Advisors

9:15am
CEO Keynote Address: Purpose-led Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Asia's Dynamic Insurance and Risk Environment

Rob Kosova, Chief Executive Officer, Asia, QBE

9:35am
Unlocking Financial Foresight – Driving Business Insights and Agility with Technology and AI in Finance

  • Many insurers are facing similar challenges, across finance and business partnering, reporting and forecasting process, data harmonization and scarcity of talent.
  • A Tech and AI-enabled operating model is key to addressing these challenges.

Simon Walpole

Global Actuarial Leader, Deloitte

Ophelia Au Young

Actuarial Practice Leader, HK and Mainland China, Deloitte

10:05am
The Evolving Risk Landscape – Managing Capital Amidst Global Risk

  • Global top risks update
  • Capital allocation and management to navigate the risk landscape
  • Role of reinsurance in risk and capital management

Olga Petrenko, Regional Chief Financial Officer, Allianz SE, Reinsurance

10:35am
Interactive Q&A Session

10:45am
Morning Refreshments Break

11:15am
Power Talk / Panel Discussion: CFOs as Strategic Growth Architects Expanding Beyond Traditional Finance

  • Redefining the CFO role as a business growth enabler and strategic advisor.
  • Driving digital transformation and operational efficiency for long-term success.
  • Collaborating with CEOs and boards to shape corporate vision and profitability.

Moderator:
Tze Ping Chng

Asia-Pacific Insurance Consulting leader, EY

Panellists:
Adrienne O’Neill

Adrienne O’Neill Chief Financial Officer, Asia Segment, Manulife

Rockson Leung

Chief Financial Officer, Chubb Life, Hong Kong & North Asia

Nigel Knowles

Senior Vice President, Chief Pricing Actuary, AP Financial Solutions, RGA

11:55am
Transforming Insurance Finance: The Strategic Role of Business Finance Reporting in a Post-IFRS 17 World

Explore how finance teams are evolving from compliance-led to insight-driven functions, with a focus on value creation post-IFRS 17

Carrie Yip, Managing Director, Head of Business Finance Reporting, Global Insurance, HSBC Life

12:25pm
Global Thought Leadership Fireside Chat

Redefining Growth and Resilience: A CEO’s Vision for the Future of Insurance in Asia

A candid conversation with Sally Wan on leading through transformation, fostering resilience, and unlocking new growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.

Moderator:
Mark Saunders

Senior Advisor, Blackstone

 
In Conversation with

Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Greater China

12:45pm
Interactive Q&A Session

12:55pm
Networking Lunch

2:05pm
Financial Resilience in a Climate-Driven World: The CFO’s Role in Leveraging Catastrophe Bonds and ILS for Risk Management

  • Harnessing Alternative Risk Transfer: Exploring the role of catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS) in diversifying risk and enhancing capital efficiency.
  • Climate Risk and Financial Preparedness: Integrating climate risk analytics into financial planning to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.
  • Strategic Capital Management: Balancing traditional reinsurance with innovative financial instruments to optimize risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Adrian Lam, Senior Manager, Policy and Legislation Division, Insurance Authority, Hong Kong

2:25pm
InsurTech, Analytics and the Future of Insurance: How Data is Reshaping Risk & Reporting

Focusing how advanced analytics and InsurTech are influencing risk pricing, operational efficiency, and strategic decisions

Orchis Li, General Manager, Strategy & CI Research, Asia Life/Health Gen Re, Gen Re

2:55pm
Power Talk / Panel Discussion: The Impact of Hong Kong’s Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Regime on Insurance Product Strategies

  • Reshaping Product Portfolios: How RBC requirements are influencing insurers' risk appetite and product design.
  • Capital Allocation & Profitability: Balancing regulatory compliance with sustainable growth and financial performance.
  • Future Outlook: Navigating evolving RBC regulations and their long-term impact on market competitiveness.
     

Moderator:
Mark Saunders

Senior Advisor, Blackstone

Panellists:
Mark Kai

Chief Financial Officer, BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited

Jeffrey Liew

Senior Director, Head of Asia-Pacific Insurance, Fitch Ratings

Orchis Li

General Manager, Strategy & CI Research, Asia Life/Health Gen Re, Gen Re

3:35pm
Interactive Q&A Session

3:50pm
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and Networking Drinks

4:30pm
End of the Conference

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.

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