Finalists, judges, and organizers gathered at the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 (Hong Kong Station) Local Finals.
The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) successfully hosted the Local Finals of the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 (Hong Kong Station) on 17 July 2025. Five finalist teams, selected from 56 qualified teams representing universities across Hong Kong, competed for the opportunity to represent Hong Kong at the GAIP global finals in Singapore.
Organised by CDS with the support of The Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK) and solely sponsored by Prudential Hong Kong, this year the topic of the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 (Hong Kong Station) is 'Insurance Innovation', which aims to empower students to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation in the insurance sector.
Professor Yi Ma, Director of CDS, remarked, "Today's competition showcased the creativity and problem-solving abilities of our talented university students. At HKU, we are committed to nurturing innovation and fostering partnerships with industry to advance the development of the insurance sector locally and globally."
The judging panel included Ms Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong; Mr Steve Hui, President of The Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK); Ms Selina Lau, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI); Dr Bowen Wong, Honorary Secretary of the Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong (LUAHK); and Mr Hung W. Wong, President Asia of Insurtech Insights.
After a round of deliberations, the Champion title went to AIServ, a team of students from the HKU and HKUST for their proposal, "CYBERGUARD AI+". The winning team's innovative approach impressed the judges with its creativity, feasibility, and potential impact on the insurance industry. The team will advance to the global finals hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), joining peers from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Switzerland, and other countries.
Congratulating the finalists, Ms Candy Au Yeung said, "The contestants' spirit of innovation indicates a brighter, smarter future where work will be more meaningful, business will be more efficient, and the overall health experience will be better for everyone."
The finals concluded with a closing cum award ceremony, where distinguished guests and participants celebrated the students' achievements and contributions to the future of insurance innovation. By engaging students in platforms like the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition, CDS cultivates future leaders who are well-equipped to address global challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
