Hong Kong
SmarTone Telecommunications : and YAS MicroInsurance Jointly Launch Roaming Data and Travel Insurance Special Offers | MarketScreener, March 2, 2023.
SmarTone and YAS MicroInsurance are jointly launching limited time offers on SmarTone's roaming data services and "FLY" travel insurance. SmarTone customers can enjoy a 30% discount on "FLY" travel insurance. When purchasing a "FLY" insurance policy, customers will also receive one additional day of free service for SmarTone's "Multi-Day Roaming Data Pack".
Malaysia
Government Bank Launches Insurance for Lower Income Malaysians. Fintech Times, February 21, 2023.
Qaseh Bakti looks to offer Malaysia an affordable health micro-insurance plan under BSN’s Qaseh series. The plan offers customers a cash allowance for hospitalisation of RM220 per day. The insurance also provides a compassionate benefit of up to RM2,500 for death. The plan also does not require medical underwriting and is available for an affordable premium starting at RM0.15 per day.
Philippines
Insurtech firm Igloo looking to expand PHL product offerings. BWorldOnline, January 25, 2023.
Igloo’s initiatives include its provision of credit line insurance to entrepreneurs in partnership with Philinsure and Foodpanda’s PandaCare insurance package for workers.