Southeast Asia
SEADRIF, FAO partner to assess Agricultural Risk Finance Facility
SEADRIF, FAO partner to assess Agricultural Risk Finance Facility
Both seek to address this by improving access to data, models, and insurance.
Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024
Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.
Allianz Partners unveils new managing director for greater SEA
He will succeed Steve Watkins, who retires after over two decades.
Lazada partnership offers embedded insurance from big insurers
This integrates insurance solutions directly into Lazada via Peak3's platform.
PH, Indonesia renew agreements to strengthen cross-border cooperation
Key initiatives include expert and staff exchanges and bilateral meetings.
Only 14% of rich people prioritise life insurance despite awareness
41% of SEA saw potential family disputes from lack of a plan as top concern.
Prudential adopts Google’s MedLM to improve claims accuracy
It will use MedLM to analyse documents submitted for health insurance claims.
Complex insurance processes alienate tech-savvy users
About a third of Asian travellers purchase insurance only days before a trip.
SEADRIF meets with the Philippines, in talks of boosting DRFI strategy
Challenges remain such as scarcity of specialist skills and market engagement.
SEADRIF Insurance taps Benedikt Signer for executive director role
He was previously with World Bank’s Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Programme.
Over 4,000 BFSI assets wrongly exposed in SEA
About 300 internet-facing assets can be exploited.
SEA insurtech funding hits $1.8b
80% of the sector’s funding was secured in the past five years.
Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector hits $2.4b in 2023
It was mainly driven by Singlife’s merger with Aviva Singapore.
Emerging markets in Asia propel health reinsurance growth
In smaller SEA markets, reinsurers continue to support the growth of health insurance.
Qoala boosts leadership to expand regional presence
It is also launching its second Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP).
Igloo tells 3 strategies to captivate Gen Z in Southeast Asia
40% of Gen Z are worried about making poor financial choices.
SEADRIF selects Gallagher Re as broker
Gallagher Re will provide SEADRIF products and business advise.
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