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Lazada, Peak3 launch digital insurance joint venture in SEA

Lazada, an ecommerce platform in Southeast Asia, has formed a joint venture with insurance technology company Peak3.

This partnership aims to create a digital insurance ecosystem in the region.

Since its inception in August 2024, the venture has rolled out over a dozen insurance products across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

More than 5 million policies have been issued, averaging over 70,000 daily.

The collaboration uses Peak3’s SaaS insurance orchestration platform to integrate insurance services into Lazada’s ecommerce environment.

Available offerings include gadget protection, product liability, car, accident, and travel insurance, accessible through Lazada’s app and website for consumers.

Recent Lazada developments

Timeline
30-Oct-2024 🤖 Lazada co-founder enters AI arena with Salesforce-like product
  • Magnus Ekbom launches AI software firm SEAI.
  • SEAI focuses on customized machine learning solutions.
11-Oct-2024 💰 Lazada eyes $100b GMV by 2030 in SEA
  • Lazada aims for US$100B GMV by 2030
  • Partners with luxury brands like Armani DG
20-Jun-2024 🚫 Lazada squashes rumors of Thailand exit
  • Lazada denies stake sale talks with Thai firms.
  • Reports of intense competition from Shopee, TikTok.
23-May-2024 🔍 Lazada SG’s retrenched, non-union employees to receive $888 for training support
  • S$1,200 severance offer for retrenched Lazada staff
  • Non-union members must join FDAWU to receive payment

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