Prof. Sun Defeng and Mr. Shan Gang from China Life (Overseas) (right in the left photo), and Mr. Ronald Tse from Generali Hong Kong Limited (right in the right photo), signed MoUs to mark the beginning of promising collaborations.
Mr. Simon Lam, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Life Insurance (H.K.) Company Limited (second from right), and Mr. Ken Chan, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) (right), facilitated the connection between AMA and leading companies for industry-academia collaborations.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce the successful signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between its Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) and three leading companies: China Life (Overseas), Deloitte Consulting, and Generali Hong Kong Limited. The MoUs aim to establish and promote the Talent Referral Programme, an initiative designed to create a framework for cooperation, enabling further discussions to implement the programme and foster mutual interests among the parties involved. These agreements mark significant steps towards fostering industry-academia collaboration and enhancing career opportunities for students in the field of actuarial science.
On 20 December 2024, AMA held the signing ceremonies with China Life (Overseas) and Generali Hong Kong Limited. The MoUs, signed by Prof. Sun Defeng, Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Mathematics at PolyU, Mr. Shan Gang, General Manager of the Actuarial Department at China Life (Overseas), and Mr. Ronald Tse, Chief Actuary and Chief Product Officer of Generali Hong Kong Limited, will officially take effect from January 1, 2025, for a period of two years. The Talent Referral Programme will provide AMA postgraduate students with exceptional opportunities to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. This collaboration aligns with PolyU's mission to enhance students' educational experiences and prepare them for successful careers in actuarial science.
Prof. Sun expressed his enthusiasm about the partnerships, stating, "These collaborations mark a significant moment for the Department of Applied Mathematics. They offer our students a unique chance to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, thereby enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for successful careers in actuarial science. These collaborations not only benefit our students but also enrich our department by fostering a closer relationship with industry leaders."
The MoUs set the stage for AMA to work respectively with China Life (Overseas), Deloitte Consulting, and Generali Hong Kong Limited to determine areas and subjects of cooperation. These agreements pave the way for fruitful partnerships that benefit students, the university, and the industry.
We would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Simon Lam, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Life Insurance (H.K.) Company Limited, and Mr. Ken Chan, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), for their invaluable contributions in making these collaborations possible.
