Japan’s MS&AD makes second investment in US insurtech Next
July 22 2021 by InsuranceAsia News
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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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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched July 1, 2025, through a partnership with Steadfast, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s (BHSI) WICare+ policy not only meets the requirements of the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA 2019) but also elevates protection for employers and employees. With enhanced benefits, extended medical leave cover, and value-added services, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage […]
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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.
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Sedgwick | Asia’s Energy Transformation – Balancing Growth, Risk and Renewables
Energy market presents unique risks, especially in a region which includes China and Japan as well as developing nations like Vietnam and the Philippines.
