EP 225 – Bernhard Kotanko – McKinsey & Company – A Paradigm Shift – Navigating APAC’s Dynamic Life Insurance Landscape

Asia InsurTech Podcast

Amidst a backdrop of slowed growth rates in Life Insurance, both developed and developing markets in Asia are facing critical junctures. In an insightful episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Bernhard Kotanko, a Senior Partner and Asia-Pacific Insurance Practice leader at McKinsey & Company delves into the transformative shifts within Asia’s Life Insurance sector. Bernhard emphasizes the importance of adopting customer-centric strategies to bridge the gap between consumer expectations and insurance offerings. Despite the rise in digitalization efforts, the penetration of purely digital insurance sales remains minimal, indicating significant room for improvement and innovation.

A crucial part of navigating these shifts involves making bold decisions in the realms of talent and technology. Bernhard suggests that the future of the industry depends on attracting diverse skill sets and leveraging technologies such as generative AI to enhance customer interactions and operational efficiencies. Moreover, he advocates for a reinvigoration of the insurance sector’s purpose, highlighting its unique position as a “triple win” industry that aligns the interests of customers, shareholders, and employees alike.

McKinsey & Company’s “Global Insurance Report: A Paradigm Shift in Asia Life Insurance” can be downloaded here.

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