InsurTech
Igloo, JMT Network Services team up to offer insurtech solutions for Thailand
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo and Thailand conglomerate Jaymart Group's subsidiary JMT Network Services PCL have established a joint venture to offer insurtech solutions for Thailand.
PolicyStreet launches protection plan with Ashley Furniture HomeStore
PolicyStreet, a Malaysian insurtech company, has announced the launch of the Furniture Protection Plan (FPP) in partnership with Ashley Furniture HomeStore, with an intuitive claims portal set to launch in mid-May to further simplify furniture insurance.
Bolttech appoints Chief Investment Officer at Dragon Fund Ridhi Chaudhary to Board of Directors
Singapore-based insurtech firm bolttech has appointed Ridhi Chaudhary, Chief Investment Officer of Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Malaysian Central Bank sees encouraging interest from various parties in digital insurers licence
Malaysian Central Bank said Monday it has received encouraging interest from various parties in submitting applications for digital insurers and takaful operators (DITO) licence(s), just three months into the start of the two-year application window that began on January 2, 2025.
Igloo launches new partnerships; appoints new Chief Distribution Officer
Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has entered 2025 with a strong push, launching new partnerships, introducing new products with existing partners across the region, and appointing a Chief Distribution Officer to grow its embedded insurance and sales intermediaries business lines.
Hong Kong’s insurtech firm YAS eyes opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam after entering Malaysia [Q&A]
YAS aims to disrupt traditional insurance by focusing on microinsurance, on-demand coverage, embedded insurance, and instant claims processing.
Southeast Asia’s InsurTech funding plunges 61 percent on year to $193M in 2024
The Southeast Asia (SEA) InsurTech total funding plunged 61 percent to $193 million in 2024 from $495 million in 2023, in line with global funding downturn across sectors, Tracxn said Friday.
How AI combats business insurance fraud
Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging technologies that outsmart traditional systems. One solution is to invest in innovative technologies, such as artificial AI. Many companies have already integrated #AI to combat #insurance scams, helping insurers prevent them in various ways.
E-commerce platform Shopee partners Malaysia’s Takaful IKHLAS to offer Shariah-compliant motor insurance
The latest addition to Shopee’s growing suite of digital insurance and takaful offerings, IKHLAS Private Car Comprehensive Plus Takaful, aims to provide holistic, Shariah compliant motor takaful protection to users.
Singapore’s bolttech raises over $100M in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund
Bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech, has raises over $100 million in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG.
