PhilFirst, ProTech partner to bring AI-powered digital insurance solutions to Filipinos. Published Jul 27, 2026 11:15 am (From left) ProTech Founder and COO Jay Exconde; ProTech Country Manager Mark Eliezer Villola; PhilFirst COO Analiza Evasco; and PhilFirst Head of Agents and Agency Darrell Noche during the MOA signing. PhilFirst, one of the country's oldest non-life insurance companies and a member of the Philippines First Insurance Group, has partnered with AI-enabled InsurTech platform ProTech to introduce next-generation integrated insurance solutions aimed at making insurance more accessible and convenient for Filipino consumers. The strategic alliance combines PhilFirst's more than a century of underwriting expertise with ProTech's artificial intelligence-driven digital insurance platform, allowing customers to access, purchase, and manage insurance seamlessly at the point of sale. Founded in 1906, PhilFirst is among the Philippines' longest-established non-life insurers, providing insurance protection for Filipino families and businesses through its extensive underwriting experience and financial stability. PhilFirst Chief Operations Officer Analiza Evasco said the partnership reflects the company's commitment to evolving alongside the changing needs of consumers. "At PhilFirst, our century-long legacy has always been anchored on trust and an unwavering commitment to the Filipino people. As the lifestyle of our consumers evolves, our delivery of protection must evolve with them. Partnering with ProTech allows us to infuse our time-tested underwriting expertise with world-class AI technology. We are excited to make comprehensive insurance not just a safety net, but a seamless, effortless service that provides true peace of mind in our customers' everyday lives," Evasco said. Its new partner, ProTech, is an international InsurTech company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates that operates across South Asia and other emerging markets. The company provides an AI-powered platform that enables retailers, lenders, and digital businesses to sell, manage, and service insurance products online. Under the partnership, customers will benefit from insurance coverage backed by PhilFirst while enjoying a digital experience powered by ProTech's platform. The integrated system streamlines the entire insurance process, including enrollment, policy management, customer support, policy administration, and claims processing. The companies said the collaboration also enables lenders, digital platforms, retailers, and traditional distribution channels to embed insurance into their customer journeys, supporting the industry's shift from offering insurance as a standalone product to delivering it as an integrated, everyday service. Powered by GliaStudios

Netstrata introduces Protecht to strengthen risk management. At Netstrata, Netstrata is always looking for ways to improve how Netstrata serve its clients, manage its business, and uphold the standards you expect from Netstrata. That is why Netstrata is pleased to share that Netstrata has adopted Protecht, a leading enterprise risk management platform, as part of its continued investment in better systems and governance. What is Protecht? Protecht is a globally recognised governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform trusted by more than 200,000 users worldwide. It is an Australian-headquartered business that helps organisations bring all of their risk, compliance, and incident management into one connected, real-time system. For Netstrata, this means moving away from fragmented processes and towards a single source of truth for how Netstrata identify, track, and respond to risk across its business. What it means for its clients. Better risk management at Netstrata means better outcomes for the communities Netstrata serve. Practically, Protecht helps Netstrata: * Keep compliance obligations, from NSW strata legislation to Office of the Building Commissioner requirements, centrally managed and current * Capture and track incidents, risks, and actions with clear ownership and timelines * Spot issues earlier and respond faster * Measure whether its own processes are improving over time Part of its ongoing commitment to improvement. The adoption of Protecht is one of a number of changes Netstrata has made to strengthen its governance, transparency, and service quality. These include moving to a fully commission-free model, upgrading its Owners Portal with real-time invoice access, and overhauling its Management Agency Agreements. You can read more about the full context behind these changes, including its independent review findings and detailed reform updates, on its Transparency Hub.