Southeast Asia

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.

Swiss Re's innovation drive targets Southeast Asia

Select entrepreneurs will participate in a 6-month programme starting in Jan. 2025.

Select life insurers show strong profitability – Fitch Ratings

Operating profitability of insurers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand pose with sound mortality gains and favourable investment returns.

SEADRIF welcomes Ellen Yong as new CFO

Yong has worked with addressing catastrophe risk financing.

Igloo secures $36m in pre-series C funding

The new funds will be utilised for M&A efforts, talent acquisition, and product/value chain.