COVERING NANAY: THE MICROINSURANCE JOURNEY OF CARD PIONEER

If there's one company I know that has lived up to its name, it's Pioneer Insurance.

- GRACIE GO

If there's one company I know that has lived up to its name, it's Pioneer Insurance. Sure, insurance can sound cut and dried, and highly technical to most of us — but one look at the milestones of the company and you'll find points of interest that reveal its pioneering spirit.

In 1975, it insured the "Thrilla in Manila" (Ali-Frazier boxing match), and the shipping of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ to Germany for repairs — unique coverages at the time. Throughout its 70-year history, it has kept in tune with the market, introducing products such as dengue, leptospirosis, cyber, drone, golf, fine arts, events, and film production insurance.

Not only has it been innovative, but it has remained a strong and reliable financial leader. Pioneer Insurance is among the top three non-life insurance companies in the Philippines.

A MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIP Its partnership with Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), the country's foremost microfinance organization, is another milestone for the company.