KoverNow Blog

Hermès has always stood in a category of its own — not just as a luxury brand, but as a symbol of craftsmanship, scarcity, and lasting value. And in a year culturally associated with strength, heritage, and forward movement, it feels especially fitting to revisit what makes Hermès such a powerful collectible category.

A proud Scot with over a decade in Asia’s luxury space—from Hermès to WatchBox (now 1916 Company)—Glenn channels his deep expertise into founding The Whisky Collective, a community helping collectors access and appreciate rare vintages and new names in the world of whisky.

Watches. They’re far more than just timekeepers. They’re wearable art; crafted masterpieces that blend heritage, engineering, and elegance. But more recently, they’ve been catching the eye of a different kind of connoisseur: the savvy investor.

Jules Pastor, founder of Hera and KoverNow’s first Handbag Ambassador, created the KoverNow500—an index of 500 top collector handbags based on 18 months of resale data. This simplifies valuation and insurance for users’ luxury collections.

At KoverNow, our passion for innovative solutions and creative minds drives everything we do. We’re thrilled to welcome Ivan Joshua Loh, founder of Fujifanboys and a professional photographer, as our first Camera Ambassador in Singapore.

The global luxury industry is grappling with turbulence arising from trade policy shifts and evolving market conditions. Discover how tailored insurance solutions like KoverNow can protect luxury investments, ensuring accurate market value coverage amidst economic uncertainty.

Our founder & CEO Stephan Kaiser just sat down with Michael Waitze on the Asia InsurTech Podcast to ask one big question: if you can buy luxury goods online, why can’t you insure it just as fast? In 25 brisk minutes they unpack the tech, the hurdles, and the vision driving KoverNow.

KoverNow is proud to announce our participation in ITC Asia 2025, the most premier event for the insurance and insurtech ecosystem in Asia Pacific. From innovative insights to spirited competition, our presence will include three key highlights: finalist in the Insurtech Pitch Competition, panel participation by our CEO Stephan Kaiser, and showcasing our revolutionary platform as an exhibitor.

You might be surprised to discover that the next big investment opportunity is ticking quietly on your wrist—luxury watches. A recent study suggests that some of these high-end timepieces may offer impressive returns, potentially surpassing even traditional staples like real estate. Let’s delve into why luxury watches could be the hidden gold mine you never anticipated.