About
Theresa Blissing works at the intersection of technology, industry, and governance. She is a researcher on digital and emerging technologies, a recognised global expert in InsurTech and innovation, and the bestselling author of “The Future of Insurance: Asia Rising.”
Her current research focuses on Global Digital Governance and the development of a global soft governance model for AI, data, and digital platforms. She is a doctoral candidate at Queensland University of Technology, where her work examines how the international community can build coherent governance architectures for technologies that outpace regulation.
Theresa’s research grows from practice. Originally from Germany, she spent a decade at Generali before advising on technology adoption and innovation across Asia-Pacific and beyond, partnering with startups, venture builders, regulators, and government ministries while maintaining close ties with academia. In 2019, she co-founded the Asia InsurTech Podcast, now one of the world’s largest insurance podcasts, reaching audiences in over 160 countries.
Having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States, she speaks and advises on AI governance, digital innovation, and the future of technology-driven industries.
Author
The Future of Insurance - Asia Rising
Innovation in Insurance has been happening at an increasing pace. While developed markets like the U.S. and Europe get attention and investment dollars, with a mobile-first population and greenfield growth opportunities, Asia holds invaluable examples of the opportunities the global industry can unlock.
The Future of Insurance, Volume IV. Asia Rising, written by Asia InsurTech Podcast co-host, Theresa Blissing, focuses on how companies in different parts of Asia are defining their own future, their journeys to get there, and the lessons we can all take from their stories.
This book is not only for those that are interested in what is happening in Asia. It aims to uncover the universal truths and lessons that apply to any organization wanting to innovate. This next book in The Future of Insurance series can be inspiration for organizations around the globe.
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Lecturer & Speaker
Theresa is an in-demand speaker on AI adoption, digital innovation, and the future of financial services. She has delivered keynotes and participated in panel discussions at major conferences and organisations across Asia, Europe, and the United States, including Techsauce, InsurTech Insights, InsureTech Connect, Asia Insurance Review, EXEC InsurTech, and Insurance Innovator.
Her speaking draws on both academic research and industry practice. She has taught at the Bangkok School of Management and guest lectured at institutions including the Singapore College of Insurance, Chiang Mai University Science and Technology Park, and Chulalongkorn University.
Whether the topic is global digital governance, technological disruption in insurance, or innovation strategy, Theresa brings a perspective shaped by over a decade of cross-continental experience and research that sits at the frontier of how the world adopts emerging technologies.
Podcaster
Theresa Blissing together with Michael Waitze launched the Asia InsurTech Podcast in May 2019, a premier platform for discussing insurance technology innovation in Asia. As the first and largest Asian insurance-focused podcast, it provides a crucial platform for Asian InsurTech Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Investors.
By sharing the stories behind the industry’s most innovative organizations and the minds powering them, the podcast aims to cut through marketing buzz and identify real trends in InsurTech. Its mission is to demystify emerging technologies, empowering insurers to develop digital strategies that drive innovation and organizational change. The overarching vision? To shape the future of insurance in Asia and beyond.
Expanding their scope, Theresa and Michael launched InsurTech Amplified in July 2023, a global podcast focused on the transformative role of technology in the insurance industry. Much like its Asian counterpart, this podcast tells the stories of groundbreaking organizations and the individuals behind them, but with a worldwide perspective.
With a wide array of guests—including industry stalwarts, disruptive entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—the podcast provides a 360-degree view of how InsurTech is fundamentally altering insurance design, marketing, and sales globally.
