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Star Health and Amplify Health Partner to Scale AI-Led Claims Intelligence Across India’s Largest Private Health Insurance Operations

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Three-year strategic partnership to strengthen claims governance and support improved customer outcomes at scaleAI-powered analytics platform to enhance claims quality, support misuse detection and improve customer experience

MUMBAI, India, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), India’s largest standalone health insurer and the first in the country to settle over one crore claims, has entered into a three-year India-market partnership with Amplify Health to deploy AI-led claims intelligence and healthcare analytics capabilities across its health insurance operations. Amplify Health is a pan-Asian health technology and analytics company with deployments across 10 Asian markets, bringing to India AI and analytics capabilities it has built and refined across the region. The tie-up is part of Star Health’s broader push to enhance customer experience through investments across the digital health stack, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics, with the aim of making the cashless claims journey faster, more predictable and less stressful for customers during hospitalisation.

India’s health insurance market is experiencing rapid growth in cashless claims volumes, driven by expanding digital infrastructure and rising insurance penetration. Managing claims quality and customer experience at this scale increasingly requires AI-led capabilities that go beyond traditional rules-based approaches—the gap this partnership aims to address.

The partnership will leverage Amplify Health’s technology platform, clinical intelligence and analytics capabilities to strengthen claims governance, enhance detection of wasteful claims, support real-time decision-making, optimise network management and contribute to improved customer experience.

A key focus of the partnership is improving the experience for Star Health’s customers at critical stages of their healthcare journey, including hospital admission, pre-authorisation and discharge. By integrating Amplify Health’s AI-powered platform into Star Health’s cashless claims operations, both companies aim to improve claim decisioning timelines and help reduce customer waiting times. The integration is expected to bring greater speed and consistency to claims processes, supporting Star Health’s ongoing investment in digital health infrastructure. For customers and families, this is expected to translate into quicker pre-authorisation decisions, reduced avoidable delays at discharge, faster clarity on claim status and a more seamless cashless claims experience across network hospitals.

Anand Roy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Star Health Insurance, said:
“Health insurance is increasingly being shaped by data, technology and artificial intelligence. We chose to partner with Amplify Health because of the capabilities they have built across Asian markets. This partnership with Amplify Health will help us strengthen claims intelligence, improve decision-making and deliver a better experience for customers across key stages of their healthcare. For customers, the real value of technology is felt when it reduces uncertainty at moments that matter—when they are waiting for an approval, arranging admission or preparing for discharge. As the ecosystem evolves, we remain focused on building a stronger health stack that improves outcomes at scale.”

Dr. Axel Baur, Chief Executive Officer, Amplify Health, said:
“Health insurers across Asia are investing in AI and analytics to manage rising complexity, medical inflation and changing customer expectations. Amplify Health has spent years building AI and analytics capabilities for health insurers across Asia—from claims intelligence and payment integrity to chronic disease management—in 10 markets, with our technology independently recognised through the Celent Model Insurer Award and ITC Asia Award. India is one of the region’s most significant and complex growth markets, and Star Health, with its scale and track record, is the ideal partner through which to deploy these capabilities at national scale. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting sustainable, data-led healthcare across Asia.”

Star Health will deploy an AI-led claims intelligence platform designed by Amplify Health to identify patterns linked to fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). With medical cost inflation across Asia exceeding 10% annually,1 health insurers are under increasing pressure to adopt more rigorous, data-led approaches to claims governance. The platform is designed to support real-time anomaly detection and enhance data-led claims management, with models that adapt to new healthcare and claims patterns as they emerge.

By improving claims quality and reducing avoidable leakages, the platform is also expected to support a more sustainable health insurance ecosystem, helping preserve fairness, affordability and trust for genuine customers.

The collaboration signals a strategic shift for India’s largest private health insurer, as it seeks to move beyond traditional rules-based claims management towards an AI-enabled, real-time claims intelligence model designed to optimise FWA detection. The deployment will use machine learning, clinical expertise and generative AI capabilities to identify irregular billing, duplicate claims, unusual utilisation trends and other complex claims patterns across Star Health’s digitised cashless claims operations, building on Amplify Health’s established experience in claims intelligence across Asian markets

The partnership also includes a healthcare analytics and advisory component to support Star Health’s wellness ecosystem and preventive health initiatives, helping customers take a more proactive approach to managing their health.

1 Celent (2025, June 19), AIA: Clinical Encoding Innovation for Peak Provider Efficiency, Celent. https://www.celent.com/en/insights/aia-clinical-encoding-innovation-for-peak-provider-efficiency 

About Star Health and Allied Insurance:

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. (BSE: 543412) (NSE: STARHEALTH) is the market leader in standalone health insurance in India. The Company commenced operations in 2006 as India’s first Standalone Health Insurance Company. Star Health Insurance provides Health, Personal Accident and Travel Insurance to its customers. The Company has grown to emerge as one of the preferred health insurance companies in India with several pioneering products and services to its credit. With customer-centricity at its core, the Company has developed superior and innovative product offerings, service capabilities and a seamless claims management process. Star Health offers tailor made products to cater to needs such as, cancer, diabetes, cardiac illnesses and to specific segments such as senior citizens, women and children. Star Health is India’s first health insurance company to settle over 1 crore claims.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. has a strong multi-channel distribution network of 900+ offices, over 8 lakh agents and robust bancassurance and financial institution partners. The Company has 15,000+ network hospitals and 18,500+ employees.

For more information visit www.starhealth.in.

About Amplify Health:

Amplify Health Asia Pte. Limited (Amplify Health) is a pan-Asian health technology and analytics company which brings together health technology assets, proprietary data analytics and healthcare expertise to support innovation across the healthcare value chain.

Headquartered in Singapore, Amplify Health operates in 10 markets across the region: Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Amplify Health develops integrated solutions that empower healthcare payors, providers and policymakers across Asia to identify value and drive new partnerships, understand variation and address systemic inefficiencies—with the aim of improving outcomes for individuals and the sustainability of health systems.

Powered by a clinically enriched data foundation, Amplify Health’s health intelligence platform combines modular AI solutions, context-aware automation and deep regional insights to offer localised, AI-powered health solutions spanning health payment integrity to chronic disease management. The company’s technology has earned recognition at several industry competitions, including the Celent Model Insurer Awards, ITC Asia Awards and SBR Technology Excellence Awards.

As an ISO27001 certified organisation, Amplify Health maintains clearly defined policies, structured oversight mechanisms and ongoing risk assessments that ensure alignment with global best practices on enterprise data security.

For more information visit www.amplifyhealth.com.

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High Great Innovation Announces Pricing for Three Formation Drone Platforms for Outdoor and Indoor Shows

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The EMO Mini, EMO Plus and FYLO Mini expand the company’s portfolio for large-scale outdoor formations, payload-enabled performances and close-proximity indoor experiences.

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High Great Innovation, a global leader in formation drone show equipment, has announced official pricing for its three flagship formation drones—the EMO Mini, EMO Plus, and FYLO Mini. With over 30,000 performances delivered across more than 300 cities worldwide, eight Guinness World Records, and a 40,000-square-meter manufacturing facility underpinning its full-chain production capabilities, the company continues to solidify its industry leadership.

The lineup is designed to help show operators, event production companies and venue teams select drone systems for outdoor aerial shows, mixed-payload performances and indoor immersive experiences.

1. EMO Mini: Industry’s Lightest Outdoor Formation Drone

Weighing just 249 grams, EMO Mini: Compact Outdoor Drone for Dense Formations. Weighing 249 grams, EMO Mini is designed for high-density outdoor formation shows. The aircraft supports a minimum flight spacing of 0.8 meters and combines dual-vision positioning with full-band RTK navigation. Its transport-case workflow supports storage, charging and takeoff from the case, helping operators reduce setup complexity and transport footprint compared with traditional models. The IP53 rating and self-heating system ensure reliable operation in light rain and low temperatures, while a new dual-lighting system delivers 360° full-color display.

EMO Mini starts at USD 750 per unit with a minimum order quantity of 2,100 units.

2. EMO Plus: Upgraded Classic with Enhanced Payload Flexibility

Building on the EMO series, EMO Plus increases lighting brightness by 100% and supports combined payload options such as cold fireworks and strobe lights, subject to local regulations and project requirements. The platform has an IP54 rating, supports a minimum flight spacing of 1.44 meters and is designed for mixed-model formation performances with compatible High Great platforms such as EMO Mini and RIFF.

EMO Plus starts at USD 798 per unit with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 units.

3. FYLO Mini: Indoor Micro Formation Drone for Close-Proximity Immersive Experiences

FYLO Mini is a 48-gram indoor micro formation drone with a full-coverage protective cage for close-audience scenarios. Its centimeter-level wireless indoor 3D positioning system supports multi-base-station deployment for continuous choreographed animation in venues such as theaters, exhibitions and weddings. Brushless motors, noise-reducing propellers, case-based takeoff and landing, and automatic fast charging are designed to support quiet operation and repeated flights from a single setup.

FYLO Mini starts at USD 14,850 per system.

4. Global Reach and Industry Leadership

High Great Innovation says its drone formations have been deployed across more than 40 countries and regions and more than 300 cities, with over 30,000 performances delivered worldwide. The company reports an overseas fleet of more than 130,000 units, eight Guinness World Records and a 40,000-square-meter manufacturing facility supporting production and delivery. The company has also contributed to major international event projects associated with the Paris Olympics, Osaka Expo and Beijing Winter Olympics.

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EMO Mini

Large-scale outdoor shows

Lightest body (249g), minimum spacing (0.8m), efficient transport, 360° full-color lighting

EMO Plus

Outdoor formation performances

100% brightness upgrade, composite payload support, multi-model compatibility

FYLO Mini

Indoor & close-to-audience

Ultra-light (48g), full-coverage protection, ultra-quiet, flexible deployment

 

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Australia, Get Ready for Jet Set: Trip.com Slashes Flights, Hotels, and eSIMs in Major July Sale

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SYDNEY, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global travel service provider Trip.com has today unveiled its upcoming Jet Set July Mega Sale. Tailored exclusively for Australian holidaymakers, the initiative features a massive inventory of premium coupons, flash sales, and value drops across flights, accommodations, global attractions, transports and eSIMs from 7 to 12 July.

High-Flying Flight Deals & Unmissable Flash Fares
For Australian travellers with wanderlust, Trip.com is unlocking unbeatable flight deals and flash sales—your dream trip is now more affordable than ever.

Mega Promo Codes: 50% off flight codes (capped at $100) and 25% off flight codes (capped at $50).Domestic & Trans-Tasman Savings: Up to $40 off domestic and Australia-New Zealand flight promo codes with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas.Airline Exclusive Offers: Up to $100 off airline exclusive promo codes, alongside special airline exclusive fares.$29 Domestic Flash Sale: One-way domestic flights from just $29 to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Gold Coast.International Flash Sales: One-way fares from $109 to Bali from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth; from $149 to Ho Chi Minh City from Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane; and from $189 from Sydney to Shanghai.Bundle Savings: An extra 10% off flight and hotel packages via dedicated codes (capped at $50).

Hotel, Attraction and Destination Savings
Beyond the skies, the sale provides end-to-end booking promotion to completely transform the ground experience:

Accommodation Discounts: 50% off promo codes (capped at $100) and 25% off codes (capped at $50), along with 15% off codes across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Premium bookers can also leverage exclusive global hotel deals scaling up to 70% off.Hotel Flash Sale: Up to 89% off selected properties in Japan and Thailand.Attraction and Tours: Buy 1 Get 1 Free passes in Universal Studio Japan, 50% off Shanghai Disneyland entry, and exclusive global experiential rates.Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected globally via 50% off eSIM codes, alongside $1 eSIM flash sale.Ground Transportation and Cruising: Up to 50% off car hire, up to 20% off airport transfer, up to 50% off train rides in mainland China, Hong Kong, Europe, Japan and Korea, plus up to $150 off cruises (minimum spend applies).

Bonus Winter Savings: Active Concurrent Campaigns
To maximise winter savings, travellers can also access two running partner campaigns:

“This is China”  (On now through 27 July): Up to $100 off flights departing Sydney to China, with fresh code drops releasing every Tuesday at 2pm AEST. Special $189 one-way flash sales drop on 7 July (Sydney to Shanghai) and 21 July (Sydney to Beijing).“Fly with China Eastern” (On now through 17 July): In partnership with China Eastern Airlines, Aussie travellers can snag up to $100 off flights departing Australia to different destinations (flights from Sydney to China excluded).

Terms and Conditions apply. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last. Please note that all deals are in AEST time.

For more information, please visit https://au.trip.com/.

About Trip.com
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 27 languages across 48 countries and regions in 44 local currencies. Offering an extensive hotel and flight network of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 680 airlines, along with over 350,000 in-destination activities, Trip.com covers 3,500 airports in 220 countries and regions. Trip.com‘s world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service helps to ‘create the best travel experience’ for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.

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Marlinspike Partners Closes Oversubscribed $127 Million Fund II to Rearm & Rebuild America

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Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II will invest in early-stage companies executing at the intersection of national security and American industrial strength.

ARLINGTON, Va., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marlinspike Partners, a venture capital firm investing in dual-use technologies with national security and commercial applications, today announced the final close of Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II at $127 million, surpassing its $75 million target.

Rearming and Rebuilding America is the most important mission of our time. With geopolitical tensions around the globe rising, the technological race to capture leadership in AI and robotics heating up, and de-globalization redrawing commercial relationships, the only guarantee of a bright future is a strong American military and economy.

The Fund II close comes at a critical time as AI and robotics are not only changing how wars are fought and won, but are also significantly increasing the strategic value of domestic industrial production. Marlinspike’s investments in rebuilding the industrial base to reclaim American dominance of global manufacturing will significantly increase America’s security and prosperity.

The oversubscribed Fund II will support Marlinspike’s continued investment in early-stage companies operating at the intersection of national security and next-generation industrials, with a focus on the United States and its allies. As industrial output gets progressively impacted by robotics and AI, Fund II will back companies developing technologies across artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and other mission-critical sectors.

“Marlinspike was built around the belief that maintaining American technological dominance requires investing in the companies rebuilding the industrial base and rearming the United States for the next generation of national security challenges,” said Neil Keegan, Co-Founder and CEO of Marlinspike Partners. “With Fund II, we are deepening our commitment to founders building technologies that can serve urgent defense needs while scaling into large commercial markets. We are high-conviction investors taking bold action before it’s obvious, funding companies shaping the next generation of industrial leadership.”

Marlinspike’s Fund II advances its strategy of building a generational investment firm focused on maintaining American technological leadership by investing in companies such as Anduril Industries, BrightAI, Layup Parts, Armada, JetZero, and others.

“We believe we are transitioning from a human-centric to an autonomy-centric world; from a world run and operated by humans to one run by AI and operated by robotics. We are at the early stages of the transition, and we expect to see meaningful acceleration of U.S. GDP growth in the next few years. We look for bold founders rebuilding the U.S. industrial base through grit and pushing the boundaries of engineering,” said Mislav Tolusic, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Marlinspike Partners. “The Internet did not change how we make and drive cars; AI is changing both. The implications for national security and economic prosperity are clear: nations that master AI-enabled design, manufacturing, and autonomy will build faster, compete harder, and lead the next industrial era.”

Fund II is supported by legacy Marlinspike investors, notable family offices, Conway Investment Solutions, and leading institutional investors including Fairfax County Employees’ and Police Officers Retirement Systems. “We are delighted to be partnering with Neil Keegan, Mislav Tolusic, and the broader team at Marlinspike,” noted Katherine Molnar, Chief Investment Officer of the Fairfax County Police Officers Retirement System. “We share a constructive outlook on the investment opportunities ahead across Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence.” Such investments reflect a growing interest in technologies serving national security, defense innovation, and commercial industrial markets.

About Marlinspike Partners
Marlinspike was founded in 2020 and, following successful co-investments in companies such as Palantir and Shield AI, launched a series of venture funds focused on dual-use technologies addressing national security imperatives. Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund I launched in 2022 with positions including Anduril Industries, Armada, Voyager Technologies, and Elroy Air. Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II followed in 2024 with positions in Layup Parts, Kodiak AI, BrightAI, and JetZero, among others. The firm invests in the convergence of AI, Autonomy, Advanced Manufacturing, and other critical national security sectors. Marlinspike is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

For more information please visit: https://marlinspike.us.

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