Shanmugapriya Kanesan

Head of Ops, Customer Experience and Governance HongLeong Assurance

Priya specialises in digital service transformation. She consults with companies to devise enterprise-scale customer journeys, with a human touch. In the last 15 years she has led retail business optimisation, e-payment integrations and operational governance for MNCs's in the software and insurance industry. Currently, Priya spearheads CX strategy and customer experience transformation for Hong Leong Assurance. Her recent project includes introducing artificial intelligence in customer onboarding journey to improve business quality and customer retention

Day Two - 12 March 2025

10:00 AM CASE STUDY: Lessons learned on our Ai exploration: Driving digital transformation to bridge multi-generational gaps

HongLeong Insurance has driven digital transformation to bridge multi-generational gaps by creating seamless, accessible, and personalised experiences tailored to the unique needs of different age groups. Recognising the diversity in customer preferences, they developed an integrated digital platform that combines user-friendly mobile apps, self-service portals, and Ai-powered chatbots to offer efficient, round-the-clock service for younger, tech-savvy customers, while also maintaining traditional support channels for older generations who prefer face-to-face interactions.

 

This session will give insight on:

  • Digitalising our processes. Knowing what processes to digitalise! Example of replacing voice channels for payment reminders
  • Leveraging data analytics to understand the distinct behaviours and expectations of various demographics, ensuring relevant product offerings and communication strategies
  • Addressing the concerns around internal fears on job losses - balancing innovation with personalized service
  • Discussing the importance of connecting with both younger and older generations, building trust and inclusivity across their customer base.