Role and Responsibilities of Mentees
- Take the initiative to contact his/her Mentor.
- Propose his/her own objectives and interested topics and collaborate with the Mentor at any time during the term.
- Join HKFI / ETDP activities as invited, including career talks, sharing sessions, industry events, etc.
- Help promote ETDP within his/her company and among the industry through own network, social media, HKFI’s Linkedin page / website, ETDP newsletter, etc.
- Keep his/her supervisor or the personnel-in-charge informed about the progress.
List of Mentees (2024-2025)
In alphabetical order of surname
Name |
Name of Insurance Company |
Candy AU |
BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited |
Fanny FAN |
Heng An Standard Life (Asia) Limited |
Winky HUI |
FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited |
Anthony LAM |
AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited |
Paco LAU |
Sun Life Hong Kong Limited |
Eugene LAU |
AIA International Limited |
Warren LEUNG |
HKMC Insurance Limited |
Cena LEUNG |
HKMC Insurance Limited |
Lester LIANG |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Keith LIN |
China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited |
Martin LUI |
AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited |
Aaron TSE |
Prudential General Insurance Hong Kong Limited |
Crystal WONG |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Yane ZHANG |
China Taiping Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
Freya ZHU |
China Taiping Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
List of Mentees (2023-2024)
In alphabetical order of surname
Name |
Name of Insurance Company |
Abhishek AGARWAL |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
CHAU Sze Chit |
Sun Life Hong Kong Limited |
Miffy CHEN |
Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd. |
James CHENG |
Heng An Standard Life (Asia) Limited |
Kelly CHEUNG |
FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited |
Rocky CHOW |
China Taiping Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
Kyle FUNG |
Prudential Hong Kong Limited |
Tim KWONG |
Liberty International Insurance Limited |
Jeremy LAM |
RGA Reinsurance Company, Hong Kong Branch |
Stephanie LAM |
Liberty International Insurance Limited |
Anson LAU |
SCOR Reinsurance Company (Asia) Limited |
Linus LEUNG |
FuSure Reinsurance Company Limited |
LI Zihao |
China Taiping Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
Alan SHUM |
General Reinsurance AG |
Annie SIU |
Liberty International Insurance Limited |
Iris TAM |
Hang Seng Insurance Company Limited |
Christine WONG |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Kan WONG |
QBE Hongkong & Shanghai Insurance Limited |
Mico WU |
China Taiping Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
Kitty YANG |
China Taiping Life Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited |
Amie YIU |
Prudential Hong Kong Limited |
Jasmine YUEN |
St. James's Place International (Hong Kong) Limited |
Max ZHAN |
Bank of China Group Insurance Company Limited |
Kylin ZHANG |
Bank of China Group Insurance Company Limited |
List of Mentees (2022-2023)
In alphabetical order of surname
Name |
Name of Insurance Company |
David CHAN |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Sandra CHIM |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Darren CHEUNG |
AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited |
Matthew CHONG |
Chubb Life Hong Kong |
Daisy DAI |
General Reinsurance AG, Hong Kong Branch |
Viann HUNG |
Transamerica Life Bermuda Ltd |
Elvis KO |
FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited |
Samson LAM |
HDI Global SE |
Johnny LAU |
QBE Hong Kong & Shanghai Insurance Limited |
Angel LEUNG |
Heng An Standard Life Asia |
Xavier LO |
AXA General Insurance Hong Kong |
Edward MAN |
AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited |
Terry SHAM |
Bupa (Asia) Limited |
Christine SO |
Heng An Standard Life Asia |
Matthew TO |
Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd., Hong Kong Branch |
Maggie WONG |
Sun Life Hong Kong Limited |
Charmaine YUNG |
Prudential Hong Kong Limited |
List of Mentees (2021-2022)
In alphabetical order of surname
Name |
Name of Insurance Company |
Cynthia CHAN |
Sun Life Hong Kong Limited |
Ivy CHAN |
Swiss Re International SE, Hong Kong Branch |
Ian CHAN |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Wing CHAN |
HSBC Life (International) Limited |
Ingrid CHEN |
Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited |
Raymond CHEN |
Swiss Re Asia Pte. Limited., Hong Kong Branch |
Katie CHENG |
Cigna Worldwide Life Insurance Company Ltd |
Neil CHIEM |
Tugu Insurance Company Limited |
Kevin LAM |
China Merchants Insurance Company Limited |
Archie LEE |
Sun Life Hong Kong Limited |
Marcus LEUNG |
Swiss Re Asia Pte. Limited., Hong Kong Branch |
Stephen MING |
Target Insurance Company, Limited |
Jayson WONG |
MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited |
Rachel WONG |
AIA International Limited |
Natalie YAN |
AXA Life & Health Reinsurance Solutions |
Messages from Mentees (2023-2024)
- "Through the mentorship programme, our mentor always has good answers and solutions for every challenge I have in my work. I've learnt things that broaden my horizon and make a difference in my career. I have also learnt a lot from the energetic peers from the mentorship programme who are enthusiastic in insurance industry."
S C CHAU - "The insights, expertise and experiences shared by mentors and other professionals have provided a unique perspective and make me feel more connected to the insurance industry. I am grateful to be part of the programme and thanks to HKFI, mentors, speakers, and other mentees for making this happen!"
Miffy CHEN - "Being part of the ETDP has been an incredible experience. Thanks to my mentor Mr Alex Chu, who shared valuable insights and experiences supporting the insurance industry. I am also grateful to HKFI for providing me the opportunity to connect and learn from other mentees."
James CHENG - "I highly recommend this mentorship programme. It has been an invaluable experience as to knowing more market peers and industry leaders. My mentor's dedication to sharing his work experience, market news, and other insights has been instrumental in my growth. I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support throughout this journey."
Kelly CHEUNG - "I am truly honoured and privileged to have Mr Jimmy Poon as my mentor. Jimmy has been an amazing friend and teacher to me and I am thankful for his invaluable advice and insights. It has also been a pleasure and delight to meet my fellow mentees from different sectors of the industry. Let's stay in touch!"
Rocky CHOW - "This experience enables me to maintain a deep look into insurance business by taking different angles tackling the issues. I truly feel that the programme helps me grow in a pace faster than I could have imagined. Grateful to have mentor's support and guidance throughout this programme. My most sincere thanks to you. And I look forward to further growth on top of this solid foundation that you have helped me build."
Kyle FUNG - "Thank you HKFI for this wonderful experience. It’s been a pleasure meeting and learning from all the mentors and mentees.
Mr Alex Chu, please accept my sincere gratitude for the guidance, invaluable advice and support you have provided throughout the past year!"
Jeremy LAM - "Elaine, I am especially grateful for the advice you have given me regarding my career development. Your anecdotes and stories have offered me valuable lessons. Learning from your successes and challenges has given me the confidence to navigate similar situations in my own career. Wishing you continued success in all your endeavors."
Linus LEUNG - "Very grateful for the chance to join the programme where I got to know many experienced mentors and other young talents working in the same industry. My mentor, Mr Harry Wong, shared with us his insights from his over 30 years of experience and how the Hong Kong insurance industry can thrive with new technological innovation."
LI Zihao - "I am delighted to have Mike as my mentor, who has given me valuable insights into various aspects of the industry and taught me how to think from different perspectives. His guidance has helped me grow professionally and personally, and I really appreciate his support and encouragement throughout my journey."
Alan SHUM - "It's my pleasure to join the HKFI Elite Talent Development Programme 2023, it gives me opportunities to expand business network and learn from experts in the insurance industry. Specially thanks to my mentor Mr Kenny Siu to share his experience with me, I learned valuable insights and knowledge about the industry through our gathering."
Iris TAM - "過去一年承蒙Mr Lee、Harry及所有同學的關照和指導，在迷茫之處，指點迷津，以後希望繼續向大家學習，衷心感謝HKFI為我們保險後輩創造如此精彩的交流平台。"
Kitty YANG - "I truly appreciate the time that my mentor, Mike, dedicated to our conversation and the invaluable advice he shared. This opportunity allowed me to gain insights from experienced professionals like him, deepening my understanding of the insurance industry. It will definitely help with my career development."
Amie YIU - "I appreciate the opportunity to learn from my mentor Ms Vivian Choi, which I gain knowledge and insights that I would not have acquired otherwise. She has shared her expertise and industry best practices that broadened my view. The ETDP is truly an excellent programme to connect us with insurance veterans and expand our professional networks. Thanks for everything!"
Jasmine YUEN
Messages from Mentees (2022-2023)
- "Teresa, I am really thankful of meeting you. Your knowledge and insight help me a lot in understanding the industry. Thank you for supporting my growth and development."
Darren CHEUNG - "Estella, it's my privilege to get to know such a well respected industry leader at this early stage of my career journey and I treasure all the conversations we had and the suggestions you gave me. I truly appreciate. Beyond this programme I am sure we will continue to see each other at industry events and I look forward to bringing you new updates each time we meet!"
Daisy DAI - "千里馬常有而伯樂不常有. I may not be a 千里馬, but I am grateful that I found my 伯樂. Thanks for being a wonderful influence and a great mentor, Elaine!"
Viann HUNG - "It was a great pleasure to have Jimmy as my mentor in the ETDP 2022. Through his mentorship, I've learned a good number of solutions to problem, and valuable experience and guidance that I am likely to face during my journey of career development. I've benefit greatly from Jimmy's fruitful experience!"
Samson LAM - "I would like to thank my mentor Teresa Ma for her generosity in devoting time to this programme and I am honored to learn things from her, especially on the macro view of the insurance market across items such as Stock Throughput policy, virtual insurer etc., which broaden my view."
Johnny LAU - "I am delighted to have been chosen to join the HKFI Elite Talent Development Programme 2022, thank you to HKFI organising this programme, and it was an amazing experience being able to meet all the expertise of the industry and joined the gathering events. And taking this opportunity to thank you my mentor Mr. Alex Chu sharing his valuable experience in the industry with us and career advice."
Angel LEUNG - "Really appreciate my mentor's time to share his experience with me. There is no better way to learn about the industry than to re-live a veteran's career journey. I feel very privileged to have had a chance to experience this – thank you so much.
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Xavier LO - "I had the privilege of participating in a mentorship programme with my mentor Harry Wong, a veteran in the insurance industry. Through our gatherings & sharing, I learned valuable insights and gained knowledge about the insurance industry. His mentorship has been instrumental in my growth and development."
Edward MAN - "It was a great pleasure meeting all of you. Your sharing has been giving us insights to sharpen our vision in the industry. And my mentor - Elaine, thank you for being an excellent mentor and the commitment of it. You have been inspiring me to put my best foot forward in my career, and thank you for your patience and listening ears!"
Terry SHAM - "This is an eye-opening programme for me to not only connected to my dear mentor, Ms. Charity Au, but also build a network with the mentee cohort."
Christine SO - "Elite Talent Development Programme was a rewarding experience highlighted by the Legco Complex visit and meeting with Mr. K P Chan. I appreciated the networking opportunities given by HKFI and highly recommend this programme to all the young talents in the industry. Jimmy, thank you for your valuable advices and knowledge sharing in our gatherings. You are one of the few experienced and passionate practitioners in the industry who are willing to share and help young talents. Really appreciate it!"
Matthew TO - "The HKFI Elite Talent Development Programme has offered me a great opportunity to make new friends from different areas of expertise within the industry. It was fun sharing our experience and I certainly gained a lot of meaningful insights from everyone. Special thanks to my mentor Mr. Philip Smith for his sharing and career advice, especially throughout my decision to change role last year. Hope to stay in touch with you all!"
Charmaine YUNG
Messages from Mentees (2021-2022)
- "Dear Agnes,
Thank you very much for your guidance during this period. I received advice not only on work related matters but also life-coaching topics. Let's stay in touch!"
Ivy CHAN - "Thank you HKFI for this programme to connect us with insurance veterans that we would normally not meet, especially in the pandemic. Hope there will be more programme like this in the future!"
Ian CHAN - "It has been a great honor to join the HKFI Elite Talent Development Pilot Programme. This programme is a wonderful opportunity for the mentee to gain practical advices and encouragement from the mentor. I would like to thank my mentor Mr. Roddy Anderson, who shared his valuable experience in actuarial, leadership and industry with me."
Ingrid CHEN - "Life is ever changing and my mentor Mr Alex Chu demonstrated how to adapt and overcome big changes throughout the career which inspired me to explore more widely in insurance industry. It is a great programme and thank HKFI, Alex for being my mentor and bringing me new insights."
Archie LEE - "Thank you for the career advice and industry insights shared over the year. This programme provides us a great platform to learn and listen, and to be better prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead."
Marcus LEUNG - "Dear Teresa,
I feel very lucky to have you as my mentor. Thank you for all of the hard but necessary experience that you have taught me. I have a tremendous amount of faith in myself and my abilities because of your ongoing encouragement. Thank you for always guiding me and giving me much industry experience. Within a short period of time, you’ve taught me things that would have taken me years to learn. Thank you for mentoring me and allowing me to benefit from your many years of experience. I feel lucky to have you as a supportive and caring mentor. It was an amazing journey with you. Thank you for your mentorship and guidance. "
Stephen MING - "Thank you HKFI for organizing this amazing programme, letting us to expand business network and make new friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thanks my mentor Mr. Peter Crewe for sharing his experience and insight. Thanks all."
Rachel WONG - "It has been incredible to connect with and learn from individuals in the same industry. My Mentor Ms Stella Fok shared her insights on opportunities in the industry that we might want to consider. The constructive feedback and advice provided by her allow me to better shape my career trajectory."
Natalie YAN