InsurTech

Malaysian Central Bank has issued the discussion paper on licensing framework for digital insurers and takaful operators. The discussion paper outlines the proposed framework for licensing new digital insurers and takaful operators (DITOs) to encourage digital innovation in the insurance and takaful sector.

Igloo has partnered with Pine Labs to extend of its regional footprint in Malaysia. Through the partnership, Pine Labs will offer shoppers hassle-free and easy mobile phone protection solutions under the IglooCare Program.

Essentially, microinsurance is insurance with low premiums, covering potentially up to billions of people at scale, especially for those who can’t afford regular insurance. Today, microinsurance products cover more than 290 million people globally, each having at least one policy.

TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this second part, we explore the rise in Series B (and now, C) fundraising rounds out of the Philippines in 2021, and what it signals for the startup ecosystem as a whole. Seven founders share how much…

The new funding brings the company’s valuation to close to $1 billion.

These strategic alliances are built on Income's Insurance-as-a-Service (IaaS) model that enables the company to bring digital-first insurance business models to partners overseas, enhance their speed-to-market, and equip them with the right capabilities and tools to capture new customer segments and revenue streams

The latest round is led by Altara Ventures, Auspac Ventures, Gobi Partners and the Leong family of Malaysia-based property developer Mah Sing Group led by Leong Hoy Kum.

With this highly competitive license, Medici can distribute a large variety of health and life insurance products on their platform, support customers with claims management, and co-develop insurance products leveraging the data and insights collected through existing services.

The digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers.

PolicyPal Founder and CEO Val Yap shares her story of how personal challenges led her to start a company that digitalizes insurance comparison and management. She also offers advice to fellow female entrepreneurs on the importance of mentorship and finding the right support groups.