The Digital Insurance Leadership Program is a 9-month journey crafted to develop leaders to drive digital innovation and transformation in the insurance industry. Developed by NUS-AIDF and TDI Academy, this program combines essential theory with practical applications and insights specific to the insurance sector. The program offers an engaging blended learning experience designed to equip today's leaders with the skills needed to shape tomorrow.
On-Demand Lesson
Access 24 key 1-hour lessons on digital transformation and insurance-focused topics, designed for flexible, self-paced learning.
Virtual Discussion Groups
Join 6 interactive sessions of 90-minute each to deepen understanding through peer insights and use case discussions covering Tech enablers, Data & Analytics, Value Chain Innovation. Digital Business Models, Customer Experience & Marketing and Strategy & Transformation.
Deeper Dive Sessions
Engage in 10 expert-led sessions that focus on essential themes including digital insurance trends, AI, generative AI, blockchain, Customers & marketing, embedded insurance, ecosystem models. Underwriting & claims, digital advisors and Tech implementation
Case Study Assignments
Analyze real-world insurance scenarios by completing a minimum of 2 case study-based assignments selected from Tech Enablers, Value Chain Innovations or Digital Business Models.
Capstone Project
Develop a business plan focused on an innovation in insurance, supported by guidance from faculty mentors and industry peers, that aims to deliver value to your Program Sponsor.
Study Week in Singapore
Participate in an immersive in-person study week, including 6 deeper dive sessions, attend a leading industry technology conference and potential site visits, to bring practical concepts to life.
Project Week in Hong Kong
Conclude the Program with an in-depth project week to review the capstone projects and access innovative solutions at another industry conference.
This Program equips participants with actionable skills and insights to lead digital transformation and drive value in the insurance sector.
Digital Insurance Leadership Program
WHY CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM?
The Digital Insurance Leadership Program offers significant value to both participants and their sponsoring organizations, delivering skills and insights that will drive transformation in the insurance industry. Results can be accelerated and the probability of ROI success increased.
Benefits For Participants:
- Build Future-Ready Skills : Gain a competitive edge with digital, strategic and leadership skills tailored for the insurance sector.
- Real-World Application : Learn through hands-on projects, case studies and deeper dive sessions on topics that directly impact insurance.
- Expand Your Network : Connect with a global network of industry professionals, thought leaders and fellow innovators. Also, on completion, join the NUS-AIDF and TDI Alumni communities for lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Career Advancement : Elevate your potential for leadership roles within your organization and the broader industry.
Benefits For Sponsors:
- Develop Digital Leaders : Invest in leaders who will drive innovation and transformation within your organization. Provide them with the knowledge and insights to improve operational efficiency, customer engagement, revenue growth and business resilience.
- Focused on Insurance Innovation : Benefit from the programs focus on practical and up-to date insights in key areas across the broad domain of digital insurance.
- Enhanced Organizational Capability : Build a talent pool ready to lead in a rapidly digitizing insurance landscape. Increase your bench strength – develop and retain top talent.
- Network & Influence : Sponsors and their leaders gain exposure to a network of peers, thought leaders and potential collaborators within the Program.
Who is this program for?
Designed for forward-thinking professionals across the insurance sector and beyond, seeking to lead in what is becoming a digital-first industry. Whether you’re in an executive role or an emerging leader, this program offers a path to innovate, transform and drive impact in your organization.
C-Suite Executives: Refine your strategic vision for digital transformation in insurance, gaining insights into the latest tech-driven innovations and business models to lead your organization into the future.
High-potential talent with deep insurance experience: Enhance your expertise with cutting-edge digital insight and practical knowledge across digital insurance. Position yourself as a future leader.
Senior Executive joining from outside the Industry: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the insurance sector’s unique challenges and opportunities and learn how to apply your existing leadership skills in a new industry context.
Younger insurance executives seeking a more relevant and experiential MBA alternative: Gain the leadership, strategy and digital skills needed to advance your career without a full MBA, building practical knowledge through hands-on projects and case studies focused on insurance.
Senior Tech Professional in the Insurance Industry: Deepen your understanding of insurance-specific applications of digital tools, business models and ecosystem innovations, positioning yourself as a key driver of tech-enabled insurance transformation.
This program is ideal for professionals ready to expand their impact, connect with industry leaders and shape the future of insurance. The Digital Insurance Leadership Program uniquely combines the real, practical experience of work environment while integrating the key elements of structured and formal learning.
Program Director
Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
&
Adjunct Professor and Advisor, Asian Institute of Digital Finance
More than 40 years of consulting experience working across Asia and the Middle East in large transformation projects
Retired Vice Chairman of Oliver Wyman Singapore and Head of Insurance for Asia
Former leadership roles in KPMG, PwC Consulting and HP Consulting Asia Pacific
Extensive experience in advising clients on adoption of new technologies in financial services
Meet the Faculty
Our Faculty is a combination of AIDF and TDI experienced professionals.
AIDF Faculty
Head of CET &
Executive Education,
Asian Institute of Digital Finance
FinTech Training Advisor, Asian Institute of Digital Finance &
Academic Director, UCLA-NUS EMBA
Director,
Technology Innovation,
Julius Baer
TDI Faculty
Founder, TDI (The Digital Insurer)
Head of TDI Academy
CEO & Founder, TDI (The Digital Insurer)
Curriculum & Assignments Director
TDI GenAI Program Director
Head of InsurTech Services
Timeline of the Program
May
Program Kickoff
- Virtual Orientation
June - July
Singapore Study week
(June 2nd - 5th)
- 7 Deeper Dive sessions
- Possible site visit
- 2 days at Insuretech Connect Asia event
Virtual learning - 1st season
(June - July)
- 12 on-demand lesson & 3 bi-weekly Discussion Groups
- 1 assignment
August - September
Virtual learning - 2nd season
- 12 on-demand lesson & 3 bi-weekly Discussion Groups
- 2 assignments
- Capstone Project briefing
September - November
Capstone Project
- Planning and preparation
- Input from mentors
December
Hong Kong Project Week
- Capstone project reviews
- 2 days at Insurtech Insights Asia event
- 2 Deeper Dive sessions
- Submit Capstone Project and complete all Program requirements by December 16th
- Program Graduation & Certs issued (Jan 2026)
General Management Curriculum on Digital Insurance
On-Demand Curriculum for Emerging Technologies
Case-Study Assignments
- Participants develop case studies: Analyze a Tech Enabler, a Value Chain Innovation and a Digital Business Model.
- PowerPoint-based with an analysis template.
- Participants must complete a minimum of 2 assignments although they are strongly encouraged to complete all three.
Capstone project
- Detailed business plan to implement a value chain innovation or digital business model.
- This topic for the Capstone Project will be chosen with Company Sponsors approval and will be presented to the Company upon conclusion.
- Final project will be presented to Faculty Mentor and Participant Buddy and 1-2 other Faculty leads or industry judges, as appropriate.
Completion Requirements
- Complete all 24 lessons
- Complete and pass a minimum of 2 assignments
- Attend minimum of 4 Discussion Groups
- Attend kick off, Study Group week and Project Week
- Complete Capstone Project and exceed the pass mark
Program Fees
SGD $25,000
- Subject to additional 9% for Singapore Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- Discounts available for companies sponsoring 5 or more participants
- Participant entry tickets to Insuretech Connect Asia (ITC Asia) and Insurtech Insights Asia Conference (ITI Asia) are included
- Participants will be responsible for own travel & accommodation arrangements and will bear these costs themselves