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InsurTech Platforms
Aggregators and providers of affordable insurance products
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Insurance
Business Model Description

Invest in B2A / B2C / B2B2C digital insurance companies engaged in the provision of: - Microinsurance (life and health insurance) i.e. insurance with low premiums and low caps/coverage with a focus on low-to-middle income groups - Mass market insurance products Examples of some companies active in this space are:

PT. PasarPolis Indonesia, founded in 2015, operates an online portal to compare and purchase insurance products through a distribution partnership with insurers and brokers. Its investors include: International Finance Corporation [USD 5 mn in 2021(18)] and LeapFrog Investments, SBI Investments, Alpha JWC, Intudo Ventures, Go-Ventures, and Xiaomi [USD 54 mn in Series B in 2020]. (19)

Fuse, founded in 2017, connects insurance companies with distribution channels and partners to make insurance accessible and affordable. It uses mobile applications to offer an agent-focused service, B2A (Business to Agent/Broker). As of 2021, it has raised USD 70 mn, including USD 25 mn in Series B from an undisclosed global fintech fund, East Ventures, GGV Capital, eWTP and Emtek. (20)

Qoala, founded in 2018, is an insurance marketplace that easy and affordable insurance services. It has raised a total USD 16.5 mn (21), including USD 13.5 mn in Series A from Centauri Fund, Sequoia India, Flourish Ventures, Kookmin Bank Investment, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and Mirae Asset Sekuritas. (22)

PT Asuransi BRI Life (formerly known as PT Asuransi Jiwa Bringin Jiwa Sejahtera), founded in 1985, operates as a subsidiary of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and provides life insurance products and services. It launched its IPO in 2019. In 2021, FWD Group acquired a significant minority stake in the company(23).

Expected Impact

Provision of insurance products to improve insurance penetration, particularly for low income groups, leading to stability in economic growth.

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Updated: 24 Aug, 2022
Indonesia
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< 5% (in ROI)
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Medium Term (5–10 years)
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> USD 1 billion
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
No Poverty (SDG 1)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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