Author: Yen Ming Lee, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PolicyStreet

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Yen Ming Lee

Yen Ming is the Co-founder and CEO of PolicyStreet, with over 25 years of experience spanning strategy, digital, and product development in insurance and finance. He has held leadership roles in multinational companies, including as Director at Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, where he led award-winning digital initiatives before starting PolicyStreet. A recognised voice in insurtech, he spoke at Bank Negara Malaysia’s MyFintech Week and joined Ant Financial’s global immersion programme. He holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School, a First-Class Honours degree in Electrical Engineering, and is a recipient of the ASEAN-BAC Young Entrepreneurs Award.

Think about the last time something did not go as planned, like dropping your phone and cracking the screen, experiencing an accident during a holiday, or encountering severe weather that forced a change of plans. Not too long ago, many of us would have chalked these moments up to bad luck and moved on. But as the cost of living continues to rise, absorbing the financial impact of life’s unexpected moments has become increasingly difficult. The very nature of earning a living has also changed. Millions now drive, deliver, freelance, and sell online, piecing together flexible careers that look nothing…

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