Leading regional insurtech Igloo expands reach through new partnerships and products with notable consumer finance brands, e-commerce platforms, and digital wallets in Southeast Asia including Salmon, Skyro, and Shopee in the Philippines; Kredivo, DANA, and Akulaku in Indonesia, and True Money and Lazada in ThailandInsurance industry vet Sasitharan Krishnan joins as Chief Distribution Officer to lead Igloo’s multi-modal distribution across digital and traditional channels SINGAPORE, Feb 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Leading regional insurtech Igloo enters 2025 with a strong push, launching new partnerships, introducing new products with existing partners across the region, and appointing a Chief Distribution Officer to grow its embedded insurance and sales intermediaries business lines.Sasitharan Krishnan, Chief Distribution Officer, IglooNew and enhanced partnerships with leading brandsBuilding on their collaboration in 2024, Igloo and Salmon are strengthening their partnership in 2025 with the launch of Gadget Protection in the Philippines. This new offering will cover device repairs and replacements for gadgets purchased through Salmon’s platform, complementing their existing loan protection coverage, which safeguards repayments in case of unforeseen incidents.Similarly, Igloo’s partnership with Skyro, which introduced Gadget Protection and Loan Protection last year, is expanding in 2025 with the introduction of Goods Protection. Through this new product, home furniture, clothing, auto accessories, and even toys can now be protected from the same everyday risks.As access to credit remains a challenge in the Philippines, consumer finance platforms like Salmon and Skyro provide financial and insurance access to underbanked and unbanked segments. These platforms currently serve an estimated 300,000 Filipinos.Igloo continues to strengthen its ties with Shopee in the Philippines, launching its fifth product, Goods Protection to its existing suite. Since 2022, the partnership has facilitated over 16.9 million protection plans across product lines with Shopee’s 56 million monthly visitors.Underwritten by SeaInsure, Goods Protection covers eligible items purchased on the platform — such as electronics accessories, vehicle spare parts, baby gear, and office supplies — that suffer total loss or damage due to accidents like fire, collision, falls, liquid damage, or being run over.In Indonesia, Igloo has two new partnerships under its belt — with leading fintech company Akulaku, and consumer finance platform Kredivo. With the former, gadget protection service underwritten by Victoria Insurance, covers repairs and replacements for gadgets purchased on the platform with a one-year coverage period. With smartphone users expected to reach 249.95 million by 2029, this service meets the growing demand for reliable device protection in the country’s increasingly digital market.Igloo also continues to innovate with new offerings like Xtra Protection — its fifth product with Indonesian e-wallet platform DANA, which currently serves 200 million users. As more Indonesians move to digital payments with transactions expected to grow to US$371.6 billion in 2025, the product is timely, protecting users from lost wallet balances due to fraud.Igloo’s collaboration with consumer finance platform Kredivo — which serves more than 10 million users, introduces Travel Domestic, covering trip cancellations, lost baggage, and more.In Thailand, Igloo has expanded its partnership with e-payment and financial services provider True Money to include coverage for cars and motorcycles, building on the success of its health and accident insurance offering from the previous year, this new product extends protection to approximately 20.7 million registered vehicles across the country. Meanwhile, the successful collaboration with Lazada Thailand, which serves millions of customers in the country, also sees the addition of a fifth product — Flight Insurance for domestic and international trips.“These partnerships underscore Igloo’s efforts to make insurance more seamless and integrated into everyday online transactions, and as we enter 2025, we are building on this momentum by deepening our commitment to making insurance more accessible, affordable, and seamlessly integrated into digital experiences. The slew of new partnerships — and the expansion of existing ones — within the first months in 2025 heralds our positive trajectory and highlights the continued value we provide in embedding insurance across diverse industries in Southeast Asia,” Mehta added.Key regional hire to accelerate growth in Southeast AsiaIn addition, Igloo has added to its leadership fold Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) Sasitharan Krishnan who brings over 30 years of expertise from the insurance distribution sector serving as Senior Vice President for Asia Affinity at insurance giant Sompo and Chief Officer of Digital Sales at Allianz Ayudhya Assurance.In his role, Sasi will drive Igloo’s distribution strategy with a key focus on brokering regional deals, and increased value for Igloo and its partners through relationships with regional and local insurers. He will also bring mentorship and rigor to Igloo’s commercial organisation.“With Sasitharan’s addition, we will make significant strides in accelerating growth,” Mehta explained. “His extensive experience in insurance distribution and digital sales will be instrumental in building new partnerships, driving value for Igloo and our partners and ensuring our products are consumer-centric, accessible, and effectively delivered across business lines.”Learn more about Igloo, its partnerships, and technology by visiting iglooinsure.com.About IglooIgloo is a regional full-stack insurtech firm headquartered in Singapore. It has offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia and tech centres in China and India. With a mission of making insurance accessible for all, the firm leverages big data, real-time risk assessment, and end-to-end automated claims management to create B2B2C insurance solutions for platform companies and insurance companies. Igloo’s insurance solutions enable companies to eliminate their exposure to operational risk, create new revenue streams, and optimise and enhance existing products and services. It has partnered with over 75 well-known brand names across the markets in various verticals, including insurance, telecommunications, e-commerce, hospitality, health tech and financial services. Recognized by the industry for its innovations and expertise, Igloo was named ‘Insurtech of the Year’ in the 2023 and 2024 Asia Fintech Awards.For more information, please visit https://iglooinsure.com/.For Media Queries: PRecious Communications for IglooEmail: Igloo@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Feb 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFT) (the "Company"), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced that CardCash.com is offering consumers smart saving solutions for high-cost GLP-1 weight loss prescription medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) from Novo Nordisk and Zepbound (tirzepatide) from Eli Lilly.CardCash.com, Giftify's secondary gift card exchange platform, provides consumers with an innovative approach to reduce rising out-of-pocket expenses for increasingly popular GLP-1 medications. The strategy leverages discounted pharmacy gift cards from major retailers including CVS and Walgreens.This program aligns with current national efforts to address healthcare affordability challenges. By providing practical tools to reduce prescription costs, CardCash.com is contributing to the ongoing public dialogue around making essential medications more accessible for all Americans, particularly as policymakers continue to explore comprehensive solutions to rising healthcare expenses.Consumer feedback validates the financial impact of this approach. “As one Trustpilot reviewer, Corey Polk, shared, ‘I had significant savings on my Walgreens cards. I used it to buy Ozempic, and now I save about $30 a month.’ This is exactly what we aim for at CardCash — helping consumers find financial relief where they need it most,” said Carol Rosenblum, Marketing Manager at CardCash.com.The platform's strategy creates a multi-layered savings opportunity for medication purchasers. Users can combine CardCash's discounted gift cards with manufacturer savings programs and prescription discount services like GoodRx and SingleCare. Additional cost reductions can be achieved through price comparisons between major pharmacy retailers including CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.This healthcare cost reduction initiative addresses growing market demand for GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy. By providing access to discounted gift cards that can be applied toward pharmaceutical purchases, CardCash extends Giftify's value proposition into the healthcare sector."As prescription medication costs continue to rise, we're leveraging our established gift card marketplace to create meaningful savings opportunities in healthcare," said Ketan Thakker, CEO of Giftify, Inc. "This initiative aligns perfectly with our strategic focus on expanding our digital savings platforms into high-growth consumer markets. The increasing adoption of GLP-1 medications represents a significant opportunity to demonstrate the versatility and value of our business model."About Giftify, Inc.Giftify, Inc. is a pioneer in the incentive and rewards industry with a focus on retail, dining & entertainment experiences, as the owner and operator of leading digital platforms, CardCash.com and Restaurant.com. CardCash.com is a leading secondary gift card exchange platform, allowing consumers and retailers to realize value by buying and selling gift cards at various scales. Its Restaurant.com is the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. Restaurant.com and our Corporate Incentives division connect digital consumers, businesses and communities offering thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deals options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants and retailers. Restaurant.com prides itself on offering the best deal, every meal. Our gift cards and restaurant certificates allow customers to save at thousands of restaurants across the country with just a few clicks.For more information, visit: www.giftifyinc.com and www.cardcash.com and https://www.restaurant.com.Forward-Looking StatementsPress Releases may include forward-looking statements. In particular, the words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project," "propose," "plan," "intend," and similar conditional words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements made in this news release about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof. The company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law or those prepared by third parties that are not paid by the company. Statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although Giftify, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Giftify, Inc. is unable to give any assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include the company’s ability identify a suitable business model for the corporation.Investors Contacts:IR@giftifyinc.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

聖地亞哥, 2025年2月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司（GA-ASI）與 CAE 很高興宣佈達成一項長期協議，合作開發和生產 GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian® 遠端駕駛航空系統（RPAS）的新一代任務訓練器。根據與 GA-ASI 簽訂的合同，CAE 已獲得 11 台任務訓練器的固定訂單，並有機會在未來五年內交付最多 50 台設備。本協議匯聚了兩大行業領導者，以提升 MQ-9B 操作員的訓練能力，同時深化 GA-ASI 與 CAE 之間長期穩固的業務合作關係。CAE 作為 RPAS 合成訓練領域的全球標杆，將在 MQ-9B SkyGuardian 任務訓練器的開發中運用最新的可視化技術。訓練器將採用 CAE Prodigy 圖像生成器，為飛行操作提供高度逼真的訓練環境。CAE Prodigy 由最先進的遊戲引擎驅動，通過增強的沉浸式訓練環境、高保真圖形和基於物理模擬的技術，提高訓練標準。這一尖端技術增強了訓練的真實感和有效性，確保操作員能夠充分做好執行任務的準備。MQ-9B 是全球最先進的遠端駕駛航空系統（RPAS），具備超長續航能力和航程，能夠在南北極之間實現純衛星通訊（SATCOM）控制下的自動起降，並可通過 GA-ASI 開發的“探測與規避”（Detect and Avoid）系統在非隔離空域運行。MQ-9B 包括 SkyGuardian 和 SeaGuardian® 型號，以及目前正交付給英國皇家空軍的新型 Protector RG Mk1。該平台正在建立全球用戶群，已與比利時、加拿大、波蘭、日本海上保安廳、日本海上自衛隊日本海上自衛隊、台灣、印度及美國空軍（用於支援特種作戰司令部）簽署採購合同。此外，MQ-9B 還參與了多項美國海軍演習。GA-ASI 國際戰略發展副總裁 Jaime Walters 表示：“GA-ASI 和 CAE 在過去二十多年中一直攜手合作，為客戶提供最前沿的訓練方案。通過此次合作，我們將持續提升 MQ-9B 操作員的作戰準備能力和執行效能，尤其是新一代 SkyGuardian 任務訓練器將支援我們在加拿大的新客戶。CAE 提供的全面訓練解決方案確保操作人員能夠高效、安全地操作這些先進的 RPAS。”GA-ASI 與 CAE 的合作是其“天衛加拿大團隊”（Team SkyGuardian Canada）計劃的一部分，該計劃旨在推動 GA-ASI 與加拿大企業的合作與投資，以回應加拿大政府對 MQ-9B SkyGuardian 的選用。CAE 防務與安全國際事業部總裁 Marc-Olivier Sabourin 表示：“本協議強調了我們對 RPAS 訓練能力提升的承諾，確保全球 MQ-9B SkyGuardian 操作員能夠獲得最先進的訓練工具。我們的專業知識、技術實力和豐富經驗，使客戶始終處於訓練與作戰準備的前沿。憑藉與通用原子公司長期穩固的合作關係，我們很自豪能夠成為遠端駕駛航空系統訓練解決方案的首選合作夥伴。”CAE 是全球領先的飛行訓練和服務提供商，與全球最先進的原始設備製造商（OEM）及各國國防部隊緊密合作，提供整合訓練解決方案，確保卓越的作戰能力和任務執行準備。關於 GA-ASI 通用原子航空系統公司（GA-ASI）是通用原子公司的子公司，致力於設計和製造成熟可靠的遠端駕駛航空系統（RPA）、雷達及電光和相關任務系統，包括 Predator® RPA 系列和 Lynx® 多模式雷達。GA-ASI 營運超過 800 萬飛行小時，提供具備長航時和任務能力的航空平台，並整合感測器和數據鏈系統，以實現持續態勢感知。公司還研發多種感測器控制和圖像分析軟體，提供飛行員訓練及支援服務，並開發超材料天線。 更多信息，請訪問： www.ga-asi.com 。 Avenger、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 均為通用原子航空系統公司在美國及其他國家/地區註冊的商標。 關於 CAE CAE 賦能關鍵崗位人員，提供專業技能和解決方案，致力於打造更加安全的世界。作為一家技術公司，我們通過軟體化模擬訓練和關鍵運營支援解決方案，將物理世界數位化。CAE 致力於幫助飛行員、機組人員、維護技術人員、航空公司、公務航空營運商以及國防與安全部隊在日常營運和關鍵任務中保持卓越表現。 CAE 在全球範圍內為客戶提供服務，擁有約 13,000 名員工，業務遍佈 40 多個國家，在 240 多個站點和訓練中心開展營運。CAE 擁有 75 年的行業領先經驗，提供最高保真度的飛行和任務模擬器，以及由數位技術驅動的訓練計劃。可持續發展是我們核心戰略的一部分，我們始終致力於幫助客戶為每一個關鍵時刻做好準備——無論是今天，還是未來。 在 Twitter 上關注我們：@CAE_IncFacebook: www.facebook.com/cae.incLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cae聯繫信息GA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com來源: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - South Africa has taken a big step to boost its national cybersecurity. It has adopted the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF), which came out in December 2015. This framework gives a full plan for cybersecurity. It focuses on protecting Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) that supports key areas like energy, banking, and telecommunications.The NCPF aims to tackle cybersecurity issues and make the nation stronger against cyber threats. It does this by getting the government, private companies, and regular people to work together. The framework also has plans to fight cybercrime, help law enforcement do a better job, and teach people about cybersecurity through education programs. South Africa sees international teamwork as a crucial part of its online safety plan. It takes part in worldwide talks about cyber protection rules.The NCPF aims to bring together the whole country to shield vital computer systems, lower the chance of online crimes, and give people and groups the know-how to protect their digital lives. With this plan, South Africa wants to be a top player in cyber safety in Africa. It hopes to create a safer online world for its people and companies.Over View of the event:The Cybersecurity Summit is a leading event that brings together top industry experts and decision-makers to tackle the evolving challenges of digital security. Taking place on 13th March 2025 at the Qurtuba Convention Centre, this summit focuses on the latest threats and cutting-edge defense strategies. It offers an in-depth exploration of how to strengthen organizational defenses and leverage emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud security. Over 200 C-level executives, directors, and heads of security will gather to share insights, discuss innovative solutions, and explore the future of cybersecurity. This event, running from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, provides the knowledge and tools necessary to protect against tomorrow’s risks and safeguard valuable digital assets.Who will Speak:Simon Nare, CISO, AECI.Sihle Mthiyane, CIO, NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd.Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings.Kenneth Palliam, President, ISACA South Africa.Galeboe Mogotsi, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Witwatersrand.The event will cover topics like:Setting the Stage for Cybersecurity in Africa.The Cutting Edge: Integrating AI in Cybersecurity with Risk Awareness.Building Resilience: Safeguarding the Backbone of National Infrastructure.Zero Trust in Action: Transforming South Africa's Cybersecurity Landscape.Implementing AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (TRiSM) in South Africa: Safeguarding the Future.For more information on the 25th Edition Cyber Security Summit: LinkAbout ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr.) Marketing Executive)Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.comEnquiry@exito-e.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Feb 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Self-care has traditionally taken a backseat in our fast-paced world, yet its importance cannot be overstated. Rather than viewing external relationships as the ultimate source of fulfilment, many are prioritising personal well-being and self-care. This shift has redefined how individuals approach health, empowerment, and overall quality of life.Despite its proven benefits—reducing stress, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening our connections with others—self-care is often neglected. A recent study found that only a third of people practice self-care daily, highlighting the need to prioritise habits that nourish the mind and body.LAC emphasises the importance of self-care, encouraging individuals from all walks of life to nurture their well-being and invest in their health.To support this journey of self-care, LAC (pronounced L-A-C) has thoughtfully curated a selection of wellness essentials designed to help individuals juggling packed schedules feel their best, inside and out.LAC Hair Protect™ - Hair Growth Formula FullCal® - Highly Assimilable Calcium Citrate Formula, and Joint Protec® Flex - UC-II® Collagen + CurQlife Plus® TurmericFrom maintaining strong bones and joints to nourishing hair health, these supplements help individuals to maintain vitality and mobility, ensuring you stay vibrant, full of life, and ready to embrace self-love this season.Hair health is closely tied to overall well-being, and factors like stress, poor circulation, and nutrient deficiencies can contribute to hair thinning and loss. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), LAC Activated® Hair Protect™ combines nine natural herbs, including He Shou Wu, to support scalp health, strengthen hair follicles, and promote natural growth.By nourishing the liver and kidneys—key organs in TCM for maintaining healthy blood circulation—this vegetarian and halal-certified formula helps improve hair strength, thickness, and shine while reducing hair loss. Ideal for those experiencing stress, frequent hair treatments, or premature greying, LAC Activated® Hair Protect™ supports a fuller, healthier head of hair.As simple as it sounds, prolonged day-to-day activities, alongside growing age, often brings joint issues such as the synovial fluid and calcium depletion within the bones and joints. The combination of both LAC FullCal® - Highly Assimilable Calcium Citrate and Formula Joint Protec® Flex - UC-II® Collagen + CurQlife Plus® Turmeric provides the necessary nutrients for stronger bones and joint health.Formulated with LAC’s proprietary blend, individuals will no longer need to consume separate combinations of supplements to achieve similar results, bringing much convenience and cost-effectiveness at the same time.By prioritising self-care, individuals can cultivate health, confidence, and overall well-being, making them better equipped to navigate life’s demands. LAC encourages everyone to take a step back, recharge, and invest in their health, because true well-being starts from within. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Calgary, Canada, Feb 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Reach, a leading global Merchant of Record (MoR) solution, is proud to announce a strategic investment from Primus Capital that will help the company scale its operations, accelerate its aggressive product roadmap, and augment its existing world-leading payments, tax compliance, and fraud protection solutions for retail and SaaS businesses worldwide.Reach Official LogoAnnual Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for Reach grew 95% year-over-year in Q4 2024 and the organization is primed to extend its leadership in the enterprise MoR market. The investment by Primus Capital will primarily be used to enhance support for enterprise businesses, further develop its ecommerce product mix, and expand its existing global entity network into additional in-demand markets."We're thrilled to have Primus as a strategic partner as we continue to scale our solution for global merchants," said Sam Ranieri, CEO of Reach. "This investment will allow us to strengthen our infrastructure, expand our international coverage, and empower our clients to unlock new markets and optimize cross-border operations with ease."According to Ron Hess, Managing Director at Primus Capital, investing in Reach came down to a strong belief in the company's value. "We've built a relationship with Sam and his team over the past few years and have witnessed the return on investment realized by Reach's customers. The company's impressive growth is driven by its innovative approach to solving the pain points of global expansion for retail and digital businesses. This investment will help fuel the company's efforts to continue delivering unparalleled value to enterprise customers in the face of the challenges of a globalized marketplace," Hess said.As a byproduct of this partnership, Reach is investing in new technology infrastructure and augmenting its team to support its evolving and rapidly growing customer base while concurrently developing its ecommerce product suite. The company's expansion will further simplify cross-border transactions for its clients, which empowers businesses to focus on innovation while Reach handles the complexities of payments, tax, and fraud mitigation at scale.Leveraging a Merchant of Record is essential for mid-market and enterprise businesses already active in cross-border ecommerce who need to unlock new levels of efficiency, revenue, and international performance. As businesses scale globally, managing local tax regulations and staying compliant with fluctuating tariffs and legal requirements becomes increasingly complex. An MoR simplifies this process by automating tax calculations and ensuring compliance across multiple markets, with much faster time to market than going alone."Given the current uncertainty surrounding international trade and cross-border sales, it's critical for us to provide the most simple, robust, and complete global solution for our clients," Ranieri said. "The investment from Primus will help us strengthen our position as a world leader in ecommerce while continuing to find innovative ways for our clients to navigate the complex financial and regulatory borders standing between them and their customers."RBC Capital Markets acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Reach on the transaction, and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Taft Law acted as legal advisors. Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal adviser to PrimusFor more information about Reach's solutions and upcoming initiatives, please visit www.withreach.com.ABOUT REACHReach is the leading Merchant of Record (MoR) solution designed for mid-market and enterprise ecommerce retailers and SaaS businesses. Reach allows businesses to effortlessly activate global capabilities within the platforms they already use, optimizing payments, fraud prevention, tax compliance, and localized customer experiences - all with no new systems or complex integrations. Businesses can easily activate powerful global features, streamlining cross-border operations and reducing costs. Trusted by global brands, Reach helps improve transaction approval rates and unlock the full potential of existing systems, enabling businesses to scale internationally with ease.Contact InformationAndrew CunninghamHead of Marketing & Mediamarketing@withreach.com15875745011SOURCE: Reach Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.