A specialist in brand consulting for financial services firms has been appointed to lead the innovation lab Insurance Republic in Singapore.  

Matthias de Ferrieres, CEO of Stark Group, has newly appointed Regine Lai to spearhead its innovation lab Insurance Republic in Singapore. Lai, Managing Director of Insurance Republic is a Singaporean who has worked across Asia and Europe over the last 10 years; specialising in brand consulting for retail, banking & finance and insurance entities.

She will be in charge of business and operational development. Insurance Republic aims at disrupting the industry through the implementation of cutting edge innovation. It is a strategic move to complement the current offerings of Stark Group and act as its ideation arm.

Testing Its First App

It encompasses R&D and captive operational solutions that on board insurers into the digital era. It is the first independent and collaborative InsurTech Lab, partnering with its historical IT suppliers and the fintech community.

Insurance Republic is currently beta testing its first app that will guaranty innovative support to the insurance intermediaries. Lai will lead its launch in the coming weeks.