Djan Magbanua
The ABC’s of embedded insurance
The ABC’s of embedded insurance
A SOMPO executive discusses how this market is taking a slice of the insurance industry's $6.4t pie.
PayMaya Philippines launches microinsurance service PayMaya Protect
The digital payments platform has teamed up with bolttech for this latest project.
South Asia digital personal P&C premiums to hit $7.5b in five years
Digital personal P&C insurance penetration rate in the region is at 1%-2%.
Are Japanese insurers ready to put a price on climate change?
AM Best associate director Jason Shum said they still have a long way to go.
Will India’s motor insurance decline remain in the rearview mirror?
The recent increase in new auto sales helps get the industry back to the growth path.
Insurtech Surer clinches $1m seed funding
The startup was launched in September last year.
Under the hood of Singapore’s first AI-powered pay-per-km car insurance
The Carro IQ device uses data analytics to easily calculate the vehicle’s lifespan.
Sompo Singapore to use drones in future property risk assessments
The insurer recently obtained the necessary license from CAAS.
Rey Assurance boosts cashless claims with AXA partnership
Rey will work with AXA to remove friction from its cashless claims platform.
Thailand insurers offer vaccine allergy insurance
Ratings firm AM Best, however, cautions insurers to be careful of underwriting risks.
Global insurer Chubb acquires Cigna’s APAC business for $5.75b
Cigna has operations in seven markets in Asia-Pacific.
Federal court rules in favor of Australian insures in COVID-19 BI cases
The insurers avoided coughing up an estimated A$10b in payouts.
Allianz Life launches home care package for COVID-19 patients
This is in partnership with medical home care provider Speedoc.
Cracked phone screen? Indonesian e-wallet DANA has insurance for that
Users can get coverage for as low as Rp500.
FWD Group kicks off operations in Cambodia
This marks the 10th market the insurance firm has entered.
China life insurance premiums to reach $665.7b in 2025
Thanks to the growing demand for protection-type life insurance products.
Muang Thai Life and ZA Tech teams up to launch digital products
They aim to create a seamless and personalised experience for customers.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work