ALTERNATIVE DISTRIBUTION

Canada

ETLife Simpli launches hassle-free insurance marketplace in Canada enables individuals to apply for life & critical illness insurance within minutes – Newswire, April 8, 2021.

ETLife Simpli launches hassle-free insurance marketplace in Canada enables individuals to apply for life & critical illness insurance within minutes. The web platform enables users to assess their needs, compare quotes and apply for coverage within minutes.

France

Matmut begins offering life insurance created with BNP Paribas Cardif across entire distribution network – Press release, June 17, 2021.

The Complice Vie unit linked life insurance policy is now available through the entire Matmut distribution network. The benefits include dynamic personalized management matched to different policyholder profiles.

Hong Kong

DBS Hong Kong launches Virtual Insurance onboarding service – Press release, June 21, 2021.

DBS Hong Kong today announced the launch of virtual insurance onboarding service. It provides a wide spectrum of life insurance products available through a secure end-to-end video conference facility.

Hong Kong

Telco launches online insurance platform – Asia Advisers Network, June 15, 2021.

HKT's loyalty programme and digital ventures arm, The Club, has launched a direct-to-consumer insurance online platform dubbed 'Club Insurance#'. Club Insurance users can apply for insurance products, submit information for claims, and process claims online on the Club Insurance website anytime. 

Hong Kong

AXA becomes the first insurer to offer VHIS product on HKTVmall – PR Newswire, June 1, 2021

AXA Wiseguard Medical Insurance Plan is the first VHIS product available on HKTVmail. Customers can access the product via its website or the mobile app anywhere in Hong Kong. They can earn 10% discount if purchased online.

Philippines

Kwik.insure unveils online insurance mart – Smartrobie, April 11, 2021.

Kwik.insure online marketplace has over 100 life insurance products. Its partners include Sun Life and Malayan, the largest life and non-life insurers in the country respectively.

Singapore

Cebuana Lhuillier, FWD ink partnership to offer sachet insurance products – BusinessWorld, May 18, 2021.

The offerings will include health, life, and investment-linked insurance products. Customers can buy through digital platforms or through face-to-face transactions.