Igloo

This Singapore-based insurtech firm offers unique microinsurance for ‘underserved’ groups including farmers, gamers & even your pets [Q&A]

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.

Singapore’s Igloo launches new insurance products across Southeast Asia

Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has launched a range of new insurance products aimed at addressing emerging risks and the underserved needs of consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia.

Singapore’s Igloo extends weather index insurance to coffee farmers in Vietnam

Following the success of the weather index insurance for rice farmers, Singapore-based insurtech Igloo expands its blockchain-based parametric index insurance to coffee farmers.

Singapore’s Igloo raises additional $27M, bringing Series B total funding round to $46M

Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has on Tuesday announced that it has successfully raised an additional $27 million in its Series B extension, bringing a close to its Series B funding round at $46 million. The initial Series B capital raise of $19 million in March this year was led by Cathay Innovation, with further investments from ACA and other existing…

Igloo launches blockchain-based weather index insurance for rice farmers in Vietnam

Singapore-based insurtech Igloo, in partnership with PVI Insurance, Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) and international reinsurer SCOR, on Tuesday announced the launch of the country’s first weather index insurance - a blockchain-based parametric index insurance product that automates insurance claims of rice farmers.

Singapore insurtech Igloo extends footprint in Malaysia with Pine Labs partnership

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.

Why insurance for delivery riders is a win-win

Microinsurance can grow to become a foundation for those gig workers to obtain financial protection against material and health risks such as failed delivery, damaged products during delivery, injuries, accidents, and illness, etc.

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Ex-Grab exec pockets fresh funding for insurance startup

On top of that, Axinan is rebranding as Igloo.