Huize’s International Arm Poni Insurtech Completes Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Global Care, a Leading Insurtech Platform in Vietnam
September 05 2024 - 6:30AM
Huize Holding Limited, (“Huize” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUIZ), a
leading insurance technology platform connecting consumers,
insurance carriers and distribution partners digitally through
data-driven and AI-powered solutions in Asia, today announced the
completion of its international arm Poni Insurtech’s acquisition of
71.7% stake in Global Care Consulting Joint Stock Company (“Global
Care”), a leading Vietnam-based insurtech company specializing in
digital transformation solutions for the insurance industry. The
acquisition was completed through a combination of existing share
purchases and subscription of new shares. As part of the
transaction, VinaCapital Ventures, the technology investment arm of
VinaCapital Group, received newly issued class A common shares of
Huize, representing approximately 1.7% of the Company’s fully
diluted share capital, with 50% of the newly issued shares subject
to a one-year lock-up period.
Upon the closing of the transaction, Global Care
has become a majority-owned subsidiary of Huize, and its financial
results will be consolidated into the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
“Global Care is a strategic and pivotal partner
in our internationalization journey,” commented Ron Tam, Co-Chief
Financial Officer and Head of International Business of Huize. “The
completion of this acquisition reaffirms our commitment and
execution of our internationalization strategy, starting with high
growth markets in ASEAN. We have already begun to work closely with
Global Care to accelerate market growth in Vietnam through
innovative customized insurance product development and
distribution partnership models, platform technological
advancements, and deployment of AI capabilities. We are confident
that the integration of Global Care, combined with the strategic
insights and local resources of VinaCapital Ventures, will firmly
position Poni Insurtech as a leading insurtech player in Vietnam’s
digital insurance ecosystem. We expect this integration to create
tangible value for all stakeholders including our end customers,
insurance carriers and distribution partners.”
Dinh Thi Ngoc Niem, Founder and Chief Executive
Officer of Global Care, added, “We are thrilled to welcome Huize as
the new strategic shareholder in Global Care, marking the beginning
of our next phase of growth. By joining the Poni Insurtech
ecosystem, we gain unparalleled access to advanced technologies and
industry expertise that will be instrumental in driving our
long-term success. Together, we are well-positioned to enhance our
offerings and expand our presence in Vietnam’s rapidly evolving
insurance landscape. We look forward to this new chapter as we
continue our mission to revolutionize the insurance experience for
our partners and customers.”
About Global Care
Established in 2017, Global Care is a leading
insurtech company in Vietnam empowering insurers to streamline and
digitize their sales processes, policy administration, and
operations. Global Care’s suite of cloud-based API solutions and
mobile apps offer a broad range of embedded and customized
insurance products to a diverse customer base by connecting
insurers with merchants and various distribution channels,
including leading e-commerce platforms such as Grab and Ahamove. In
2023, Global Care facilitated 13.5 million policies on its platform
with revenue more than quadrupling year-over-year and registered
users growing in excess of 1.3 million.
About Huize Holding
Limited
Huize Holding Limited is a leading
insurance technology platform connecting consumers, insurance
carriers and distribution partners digitally through data-driven
and AI-powered solutions in Asia. Targeting mass affluent
consumers, Huize is dedicated to serving consumers for
their life-long insurance needs. Its online-to-offline integrated
insurance ecosystem covers the entire insurance life cycle and
offers consumers a wide spectrum of insurance products, one-stop
services, and a streamlined transaction experience across all
scenarios. By leveraging AI, data analytics, and digital
capabilities, Huize empowers the insurance service chain
with proprietary technology-enabled solutions for insurance
consultation, user engagement, marketing, risk management, and
claims service.
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