Consumer-facing Insurtech

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Oona Insurance targets Southeast Asia acquisitions as H1 profit jumps 130%

August 20 2026

The insurer plans to deepen its presence in Indonesia and the Philippines while eyeing expansion into Thailand and Vietnam.

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Global insurtech funding hits four-year high of US$2.44bn in Q2 as AI dominates — Gallagher Re

August 6 2026

AI-labelled InsurTechs captured 99.1% of all funding, while early-stage investment dropped to a four-quarter low.

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Policybazaar offers US dollar-denominated term insurance for NRIs via GIFT City

July 30 2026

The product is designed to reduce currency depreciation risks for overseas Indians.

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SBI Life, IIT Bombay to build AI & cyber defence hub for insurance

July 6 2026

The hub will prioritise safeguarding customer data as rapid digitisation creates an influx of sensitive user information.

InsuranceDekho launches corporate arm in India led by Ranjeet Singh

July 2 2026

The new platform will use a technology-led approach for coverage gap assessment and claims analytics.

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Bima Sugam to roll out first insurance products by September-end

July 2 2026

Motor, health and term cover will lead the digital marketplace's phased launch, which insurers are racing to connect to after technology delays.

Tune Protect Malaysia appoints Louise Lee as CEO

July 1 2026

Lee joins from Chubb, where she led the consumer lines business.

AFCA opens consultation on rule changes for life insurance genetic testing complaints

June 2 2026

Proposed amendments would enable the complaints body to hear disputes arising from Australia's new ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting.

Go Digit receives US$2.1m GST show-cause notice over input tax credit claims

May 26 2026

The tax authority has raised a demand over alleged ineligible input tax credit for the period spanning FY2023 to FY2024.

India’s jUMPP secures IRDAI approval to enter insurance distribution

May 22 2026

The fintech platform plans to expand into health, life, motor, business and home insurance offerings through insurer partnerships.

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