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Montieth SPRG Selected as Official PR Partner for Insurtech Insights Asia 2024

Hong Kong, November 4, 2024 – Montieth SPRG (MSPRG) announces today its partnership with Insurtech Insights as the official public relations (PR) partner for Asia’s largest insurance conference – Insurtech Insights Asia 2024.  

The conference will take place on 4 – 5 December 2024 at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong. High-profile industry leaders from firms including HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, AXA, AIA, Prudential, and many others will gather to discuss how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the region’s insurance industry.  

MSPRG will lead the PR and communications strategies to elevate Insurtech Insights Asia 2024’s profile in the region, enhance media engagement, and build awareness of the event. The conference will welcome over 5,000 executives and 300 speakers to explore key issues and trends shaping the industry, such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the role of blockchain, the ongoing importance of cybersecurity, and the ongoing use of data analytics in the insurance sector. 

“We are honoured to support the convening power of insurtech as it hosts this seminal insurance conference in Hong Kong,” said Montieth Illingworth, co-CEO of Montieth SPRG. “Insurtech Insights Asia provides a platform for shaping the future of insurance, and we look forward to maximizing its impact through our strategic multi-media approach and outreach.” 

Hung Wai Wong, President Asia of Insurtech Insights, said, “Insurtech Insights is pleased to partner with Monteith SPRG to help us implement and navigate our communications strategy for the conference. We look forward to hosting our much-anticipated Insurtech Insights Asia 2024, Asia’s largest insurance and insurtech conference, this year in Hong Kong, where global insurance executives, insurtech leaders, thinkers and investors converge to shape the agenda for the future of the insurance industry through the latest developments in insurtech. We are excited to build the platform for the insurance and insurtech sectors to participate in the growth of Asia as the region is now the world’s largest life insurance market with a 39% global market share.”  

 

Speakers at the conference include: 

  • Christopher Hui, Secretary of Financial Services and Treasury, HKSAR Government 
  • MM Lee, Executive Director, General Business, Hong Kong Insurance Authority 
  • Edward Moncreiffe, CEO of Global Insurance, HSBC 
  • KC Cheung, CEO, Hang Seng Insurance 
  • Vinay Surana, Regional CEO, Asia Pacific, Allianz Partners 
  • Jacky Chan, Regional CEO, AIA 
  • Lawrence Lam, CEO, Hong Kong, Prudential 
  • Huynh Thanh Phong, Group CEO, FWD Group 
  • Jing Liao, Chief Administration Officer, Solera 
  • Winnie Wong, CEO & Executive Director, Avo Insurance 
  • Philip Weiner, CEO, Asia & Middle East, Bolttech 

 

Insurtech Insights Asia 2024 will showcase leading voices from global insurance, insurtech startups, and investment communities, fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors. The conference will feature panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition space to connect businesses with investors and insurers. Tickets are available here: https://www.insurtechinsights.com/asia/register/ 

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About Montieth SPRG  

MSPRG is a global agency that delivers integrated, flexible, and efficient cross-border marketing communications and PR programs that empower companies to enhance their brand profiles and advance their reputations throughout APAC. MSPRG’s work focuses on supporting companies based in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa that either already operate in or are seeking to expand into APAC. For more details, please visit https://montiethsprg.asia/. 

 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Sophia Kong
sophia@montiethsprg.com.hk
+852 9206 4411 

Joyce Lee
joyce@montiethsprg.com.hk
+852 9883 9321 

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