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Igloo Secures US$36 Million Pre-Series C, Marks 50% Surge in Company Valuation
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has completed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round, bumping up its valuation by 50% compared to the previous round in 2022. The company aims to achieve profitability by 2024. The funding round, led by the global
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Igloo Partners OPPO and realme to Offer Smartphone Protection Plans
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has partnered with smartphone brands OPPO and realme to offer protection and after-sales services for their smartphones. The partnership has launched in Singapore with OPPO and in the Philippines with realme, with plans to roll out into
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Igloo Names John Chen as Country Manager for Thailand
Regional insurtech Igloo has named John Chen as its Country Manager for Thailand with the aim to strengthen its presence in that market. Chen will be responsible for strengthening Igloo’s presence in Thailand by growing the business, establishing strategic partnerships,
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Insurtech Powerhouses: Meet ASEAN’s Top 10 Funded Companies
The global insurtech market is rapidly changing as startups and new technologies revolutionise the traditional insurance industry. The ASEAN region is a fertile ground for insurtech companies, driving advancements and reshaping insurance delivery. Projections suggest the global insurtech market will
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Insurtech Firm Igloo Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Insurtech firm Igloo has appointed Liliang Zhu as its Chief Technology Officer to strengthen the firm’s tech capabilities and product innovation as it expands insurance offerings across key markets. Zhu will lead Igloo’s tech and innovation strategy and oversee the
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Igloo Rolls Out Home Content Insurance With Shopee in Vietnam
Insurtech firm Igloo has partnered with e-commerce platform Shopee to roll out its Home Content Insurance offering in Vietnam. Underwritten by Bao Viet Insurance, the offering is a comprehensive protection solution for indoor assets against unexpected events such as natural
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Insurtech Igloo Appoints Grab’s Former Exec as Its Chief Business Officer
Insurtech firm Igloo announced that it has appointed Wilson Tseng as its new Chief Business Officer. Tseng will be responsible for driving Igloo’s commercial strategy, expanding partnerships with business and insurer partners, as well as identifying and developing new growth
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Igloo Raised US$19 Million Series B, Promotes Raunak Mehta as Co-founder and CEO
Regional insurtech firm Igloo announced that it has raised US$19 million in Series B funding round and promoted Raunak Mehta as its new Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The round was led by Cathay Innovation with participation from ACA
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Insurtech Platform Igloo Lands Partnership With Union Bank and Akulaku for Micro-Insurance
Igloo, Singapore-headquartered insurtech firm, announced partnerships with Union Bank of the Philippines and Indonesia’s Akulaku to offer micro-insurance policies. Akulaku is one of Indonesia’s most well-funded fintech startups who is best known for their “buy now, pay later” service. Igloo
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Insurtech Axinan Rebrands To Igloo After Closing Series A+ Round
Singapore-headquartered insurtech startup – Igloo (previously known as “Axinan”), announced today that it has successfully closed its Series A+ funding round, bringing its total funding to US$16 million. The insurtech firm works with leading e-commerce and travel players in Southeast
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