InsurTech

In the interview, Van Zyl also shared PasarPolis’ short-term and long-term plans, the company’s strategy and the challenges it faced. He also shared his views on the overall insurance industry in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

PAWer Insurance introduces innovative features including cashless admission at panel veterinary clinics and a seamless claims experience for pet owners. Beyond insurance, "PAWer Insurance" is poised to unlock the full potential of the veterinary industry in Malaysia and contribute to responsible animal ownership and animal welfare efforts, the companies…

Igloo has appointed John Chen as Country Manager, Igloo Thailand. In his new role, Chen will spearhead the growth and operations of Igloo in the market, in addition to establishing more strategic partnerships and delivering an expanded range of insurance products to Thai consumers.

Malaysia-based insurtech platform Ouch! has launched its first digital takaful product Pusara Pro in the country. The plan marks Ouch!’s formal entry into the takaful market as the first digital Takaful operator in Bank Negara Malaysia’s regulatory Sandbox.

The digital wallet race intensifies as banks and FinTechs inAsia and around the world invest in insurance, according to Chubb survey revealed on Wednesday. A majority (56 percent) of financial executives involved in insurance decision-making globally expect to generate more than 10 percent of their revenue from embedded insurance within three years.

Application for FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Program is now open, with a focus on Asia-based startups that are venture-backed in insurtech or adjacent verticals. FWD Startup Studio, in collaboration with 1337 Ventures, is thrilled to announce the 5th cohort of FWD Startup Studio Accelerator, a game-changing 13-week program designed to catapult insurtech…

In the interview, Mehta also shared about Igloo's plans and strategy after the fundraise last year. He also shared his views about the insurance industry in Southeast Asia, the challenges Igloo faces expanding in the region and the company plans to address these challenges, among others.

OneDegree, a Hong Kong-based insurance provider for digital assets, has teamed up with Blockdaemon, a United States-based blockchain infrastructure platform that connects institutions to prominent networks, to offer digital asset insurance.

Hailstone Labs, a Hong Kong based Web3 venture studio, has announced a strategic investment in OneDegree Group, a InsurTech company with business across Asia. The collaboration aims to establish standards, facilitate blockchain technological advancements and development talents in the Web 3.0 sector.

Indonesia-based insurtech startup PasarPolis has appointed industry veteran Peter Van Zyl as its President. Former Director and Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Indonesia, Van Zyl will bring his deep expertise and leadership to bear on the firm's ongoing mission to democratize insurance.