InsurTech

Igloo partners TrueMoney to provide critical health insurance products to Thai users

Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has on Tuesday announced its partnership with TrueMoney, a Thailand-based e-payment and financial service provider, to provide critical health insurance products to Thai users.

Prudential partners Google Cloud to build innovative insurance products with AI

Global insurance firm Prudential plc and cloud computing services provider Google Cloud have on Thursday announced an expanded strategic partnership to build innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products and applications that will help enhance customer, agent and employee experiences.

Indonesia’s Qoala appoints new board members and launches ESOP buyback to fuel growth across Southeast Asia

Indonesia-based insurTech company Qoala has on Tuesday announced the addition of two key leaders, Randy Lianggara and Yujun Chean, to its board as part of its regional strategic moves to bolster its presence in the region as the premier provider of diverse protection products.

Indonesia’s PasarPolis eyes expansion into Singapore

Indonesia-based insurtech firm PasarPolis said Tuesday that it is now poised for profitable growth and is preparing for its next major step: expansion into Singapore.

Singapore’s Hive Health raises $6.5M Pre-Series A funding from Sy family-backed Gentree Fund and others

Hive Health, a digital health insurance company based in Singapore, has raised $6.5 million in Pre-Series A funding to transform healthcare access for more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines.

Malaysian Central Bank to issue licenses to digital insurers that meet requirements

Malaysian Central Bank has on Wednesday issued the policy document on licensing and regulatory framework for digital insurers and Takaful operators (DITOs).

Igloo shares strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration

Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has shared strategies for insurers to attract Gen Z and boost insurance penetration.

Singapore’s ZA Tech raises $35M in Series A funding led by EQT

ZA Tech, the Singapore-based next-generation insurance core system software as a service (SaaS) provider, has raised $35 million in Series A funding led by EQT and rebranded as Peak3.

Senang.io partners GoodTech to offer loan protection insurance product in the Philippines

Senangdali, a subsidiary of Malaysian Insure-Tech Senang.io, has partnered with Philippine fintech firm GoodTech, to offer loan protection insurance product specifically designed for rural banks in the Philippines, underwritten by local insurance providers.

Igloo partners Smart to provide phone protection plans in the Philippines

Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has partnered with the Philippines’ mobile network Smart to offer phone protection plans for its growing 55 million subscriber base in the Philippines.