Headquarters:
South Korea
Year founded:
2022
Number of employees:
193
Phone:
+8215 440 022
Email:
csins@kakaoinsurecorp.com
Website:
kakaopayinscorp.co.kr
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/kakaopayinsurance
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KakaoPay Insurance
YoungKun Chang (Brad)
Chief Executive Officer
SungKi Lim (Luter)
Chief Finance Officer
Sangho Lee (Huey)
Chief Strategy Officer
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Brad Chang, CEO of KakaoPay Insurance, is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in IT-driven business development and innovation. With a strong track record, he has held key roles, including country head for bolttech, a global leader in insurtech, partner at Boston Consulting Group and CEO of an IT start-up. Under his leadership, KakaoPay Insurance has revolutionised South Korea’s digital insurance market by introducing user-centric, lifestyle-oriented insurance products on digital platforms. Chang’s vision continues to drive KakaoPay Insurance’s growth, shaping the future of the industry with cutting-edge solutions that prioritise customer experience and accessibility.
Chief Executive Officer
YoungKun Chang (Brad)
Luter Lim, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of Kakao Pay Insurance, is an expert in finance, risk management, and actuarial science. With extensive experience in life insurance, and the establishment and operation of Korea’s first digital-only life insurer, "Kyobo Lifeplanet," Luter was one of the founding members of Kakaopay Insurance. He was also a board member of the Institute of Actuaries of Korea, and wrote an insurance-related book titled "Do Salty Tech Through Insurance."
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SungKi Lim (Luter)
Huey Lee, CSO of KakaoPay Insurance, leads the strategic planning and business development of the company. With 20 years of experience in consulting and big tech, he plays a key role in driving growth and innovation at the company. Prior to joining KakaoPay Insurance, he served as an insurance expert at Boston Consulting Group. Most recently, Lee helped significantly grow a platform owned by a private equity fund, more than doubling its size as CSO and head of new businesses. His deep expertise and strategic vision continue to shape the company’s future.
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Sangho Lee (Huey)
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HeeJun Kim (Linus)
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Linus Kim, CTO of KakaoPay Insurance, is an expert in IT services, platforms and data technologies. With deep experience in software development and architecture, he leads the development team at KakaoPay Insurance. Kim is passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies – such as cloud engineering, document AI, and generative AI powered by retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) – into insurance services. He thrives on delivering technological value that enhances the customer experience, driving innovation and efficiency within the company’s offerings. Kim’s leadership ensures KakaoPay Insurance stays at the forefront of tech-driven insurance solutions.
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HeeJun Kim (Linus)
JangHoon Lee (Phillip)
Chief Human Resource Officer
Phillip Lee, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHO) of Kakaopay Insurance, leads the company's HR, organizational strategy, and management support functions. Prior to joining Kakaopay Insurance, he started his career at a traditional insurance company, and then moved to tech startups where he contributed to the growth of e-commerce and fintech platform.
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JangHoon Lee (Phillip)
KakaoPay Insurance, a digital-only general insurer, is at the forefront of transforming the insurance industry in South Korea. By tapping into the widespread accessibility of KakaoTalk, the country’s leading messaging app, KakaoPay has made insurance simpler and more convenient than ever. With quick sign-ups, easy claims processing, affordable premiums and a range of innovative features – such as the industry-first “Accident-Free Refund,” AI-powered “Instant Payment Service” using image recognition and the flexible “DIY Coverage” that lets customers tailor their own plans – KakaoPay Insurance is reshaping the way people experience insurance.
In just two years since launching its first product, KakaoPay Insurance has already attracted three million customers, quickly establishing itself as a leader in South Korea’s digital insurance market.
Driven by a passionate and experienced team, KakaoPay Insurance is committed to changing the way people view insurance. By using technology to deliver a positive, user-friendly experience, the company aims to replace outdated stereotypes with a service that’s truly beneficial for customers.
“We’re committed to delivering the highest level of service, assuring clients that their welfare is the firm’s utmost priority”
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Aldrin Wong
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Malaysia
Alex Tang
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong
Andri Dirgantara
President Director, Indonesia
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Aldrin Wong is a respected industry leader with over 27 years of experience in the insurance and loss adjusting sector in Malaysia. A fully qualified civil engineer, he has extensive expertise in managing large, complex claims, including those arising from catastrophes. Wong previously led Sedgwick’s Malaysia operations before taking on the role of chief executive officer and managing director in 2020. His deep technical knowledge, leadership and experience in navigating high-value claims have been pivotal in driving the company’s success in the region.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Malaysia
Aldrin Wong
Alex Tang is a seasoned professional in the insurance industry, with over 35 years of experience in claims and loss adjusting. He has built a strong reputation for handling complex losses across China, Hong Kong, and Macau, working with leading international loss adjusting firms. Tang is an Associate of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. His vast expertise in claims management, combined with his deep knowledge of the regional markets, has made him a highly respected figure in the industry.
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong
Alex Tang
Andri Dirgantara is a respected leader in the Indonesian insurance industry, with over 20 years of experience at Sedgwick. He has developed expertise across key sectors, including construction, energy and engineering. Specialising in adjusting claims related to CAR/EAR, fire, marine and liabilities, Dirgantara possesses a deep understanding of the relevant rules, regulations and policies. He has managed a number of high-profile, large-scale losses in the region, including those resulting from the 2006 and 2009 earthquakes in Java and Sumatra. Dirgantara’s extensive experience and leadership have made him a trusted figure in handling complex claims in Indonesia and beyond.
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Andri Dirgantara
Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.
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Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.
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Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are the most gratifying.
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On a larger scale, HSH handles class action and mass tort lawsuits representing groups of people injured by dangerous products, medications, medical devices, and negligent organizations.
The HSH team is known for providing caring and attentive service to clients, and is proud of the firm’s excellent reputation within the legal and medical communities.
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