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India insurtech Turtlemint nears unicorn status in latest funding round
India insurtech Turtlemint nears unicorn status in latest funding round
It recently raised $120m in a Series E funding round.
Manulife Hong Kong launches healthcare program for the elderly
The firm has partnered with the Christian Family Service Centre for the program.
ZhongAn to improve profitability and maintain solid capitalisation—analyst
But investment in tech and other business lines run a risk of straining these growths.
Taiwan life insurance industry YoY profits drops by 25% in March
Meanwhile, non-life segment YoY profits soar by 23.6%.
Stagflation to impact P&C insurers’ profitability
The market is expected to harden in 2023.
Asia insurance industry logs lowest pricing increase in Q1
Insurance segments saw lower increase rate than the previous quarter.
Generali Asia appoints new India life insurance chief
The new chief has over 34 years of experience in the life and P&C business.
Blue offers group medical insurance for SMEs
Premium starts at HK$200 per employee annually.
NTUC Income launches new travel cover that protects by the hour
Premiums start at S$1.80 for a six-hour coverage.
Allianz Life Malaysia upgrades medical insurance cover
Policyholders now have access to added services like home medical assistance.
Malaysia general insurance industry to reach $5.5b in 2026
The industry’s growth was boosted by strong performance in motor insurance.
Prudential’s health app can now scan people’s faces for stress
This new feature was made through the firm's collaboration with Nervotec.
Sale of COVID-19 policies surged in Taiwan
About 460,000 over the past week.
Thailand slashes medical insurance requirements for tourists
This is part of an easing of restrictions to boost tourism in the country.
Hundreds swarm Bangkok claims office for COVID-19 compensation
Claimants started queuing the night before.
DBS, Manulife Singapore launch insurance starter plan ProtectFirst
Customers can choose from three plans that focus on illness, life protection, or accident coverage.
Allianz General Malaysia launches bicycle insurance
The insurance provides protection from accidents and theft.