Flood insurtech Previsico raises US$2.5m
September 23 2021 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
ZhongAn interim profit soars as underwriting gains, COR drops to 95.6%
- August 21
The Chinese online insurer reported underwriting profit of US$90m, up 109% year-on-year.
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FreightInsure expands embedded insurance to New Zealand
- July 28
Service, backed by global insurer HDI Global Specialty SE, enables shippers to attach micro-policies of up to US$59,000 per consignment during the booking process.
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Former CCB manager faces bribery charge in Hong Kong over US$470,000 from Vesttoo employee
- June 9
The new charge by the Independent Commission Against Corruption alleges that the relationship manager at China Construction Bank accepted cryptocurrency Tether from the insurtech employee, a middleman, and others in exchange for authenticating false letters of credit and collateral letters.
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Bolttech closes US$147m series C fundraise from Sumitomo, Iberis Capital
- June 4
Japanese trading house also enters JV with the insurtech to deliver embedded insurance programmes.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
With the insurance industry facing an inflection point, the new imperative is seen as becoming active creators of risk intelligence.
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.