Lawrence Lam: architect of transformation at Prudential Hong Kong
Driving a new era of health, customer centricity and digital innovation
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A visionary roadmap for change
Since 2022, CEO Lawrence Lam has led Prudential Hong Kong through a purposeful, phased transformation that has strengthened customer propositions and advanced change across health, digital capability and the customer experience. His leadership has gained wide recognition, earning him the title of Corporate Executive of the Year.
Lam is known for a style that builds lasting change, embraces innovation and fosters a collaborative culture, helping shape Prudential Hong Kong into a more agile, customer-centric organisation.
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Transforming the health ecosystem
Lam set out to redefine Prudential’s role in health by moving it from a payer of claims to a partner in care. The company has since built a connected medical network across the Greater Bay Area, improved access to quality providers and expanded holistic coverage through partnerships. AI now assists with claims, curbing fraud and accelerating payouts to help maintain sustainable premiums.
Agents have become “Champions of Health”, a role that sees them guiding customers through every stage of their health journey. Lam’s vision is straightforward and aims for care that is accessible, co-ordinated and delivered at the right time, in the right place and at the right cost.
Customer-centric innovation and modern brand
For Lam, customer centricity begins with listening, not only to needs but to aspirations. He brought customer and frontline insights closer to decision-making, enabling Prudential to identify pain points and design solutions that truly matter.
The results speak for themselves. Prudential now ranks in the top quartile for Relationship Net Promoter Score among Pan-Asian life insurers, a strong indicator of trust and advocacy. But Lam sees this as a milestone, not a finish line. “What matters most is knowing our efforts make a positive difference in people’s lives,” he says.
Beyond service design, Lam revitalised the brand to feel modern and relatable. Moving away from traditional campaigns, Prudential has evolved from a heritage insurer to a purpose-driven health and protection partner, built on customer trust and committed to long-term impact communities. Prudential embraced thematic storytelling that speaks to aspirations - health, security, and freedom, while appealing to younger families and a broader audience.
AI or human? Why not both?
Lam’s transformation agenda is powered by technology, but never at the expense of human connection. His vision is to make Prudential Hong Kong a leader in AI-driven insurance, using intelligent tools to simplify protection and enhance every interaction.
AI now addresses pain points across the customer journey, streamlining claims, simplifying onboarding and giving agents real-time insight. For Prudential’s agency network, the largest in Hong Kong, AI elevates their expertise and supports faster, clearer and more empathetic advice. Lam often notes that insurance is built on trust and empathy, and that while technology assists, the human touch creates the real connection.
Employees, too, have embraced AI tools to automate routine tasks and make faster decisions, boosting productivity and freeing teams to focus on creating value for customers.
Transformation at Prudential Hong Kong is as much about people as it is about progress. Lam has fostered a culture of agility, where feedback informs decisions, collaboration moves work forward and leaders remain accessible.
Through initiatives such as “New Ways of Working”, employees have adopted Agile and digital practices, creating a workforce ready to adapt and innovate in a fast-changing market.
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are equally important to this culture. Under Lam’s leadership, Prudential set up a D&I Council and earned recognition at the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong Financial Education and ESG Leadership Awards 2025.
The company has also strengthened its community presence through youth mentorship and partnerships with local groups. The work reflects his commitment to building a more inclusive industry.
Delivering results
Lam’s people-first, transformation-driven approach has set Prudential Hong Kong apart, strengthening leadership in health, deepening customer trust, and building a future-ready workforce. The brand is now recognised for innovation, empathy and reliability.
Between 2022 and 2024, Prudential Hong Kong achieved the fastest growth among top insurers. Annualised premium equivalent sales grew 98 per cent, new business premium rose 107 per cent, and offshore business expanded 487 per cent. By mid-2025, Prudential Hong Kong contributed 43 per cent of the Group’s total new business premium, becoming a core engine of growth.
Looking ahead
Lam sees transformation as an ongoing process. Prudential Hong Kong will continue to invest in digital innovation, broaden its health services and strengthen its distribution network so it can meet shifting customer needs with speed, empathy and trust. “Our progress is powered by people. Every achievement belongs to all of us,” he says.