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Kiwi Stories

InsurTech stories

New technology set to reduce construction incidents

Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Wearables

The power of mobile apps to drive bottom-up innovation

Households and utilities are using phone-linked apps to spot leaks, cut waste and keep water systems working in minutes, not weeks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018

Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Global Stories

InsurTech stories

Mergers and Acquisitions

Nicole Coleby named as new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings

Nicole Coleby has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings, intending to bolster its global footprint.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Clean technologies

Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge

Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Digital Transformation

POP Holdings appoints Shannon Murphy as Group CIO, Signals Commitment to Digital Transformation

Sydney insurtech firm POP Holdings appoints new CIO as part of its global growth plans and commitment to digital transformation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Partner Programmes

JAVLN partners with Bombora to help aid international expansion

NZ InsurTech company JAVLN has partnered with Australian pre-IPO fund manager Bombora Investment Management to fund a further international expansion.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Customer Experience

Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers

Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Insurance industry business challenges and how tech can help

We speak with Procensol, a company that specialises in digital transformation, business process management, low code, and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021

Health Technologies

MyFiziq takes majority stake in Body Composition Technologies

MyFiziq Limited will increase its majority stake in Body Composition Technologies Pte Ltd (BCT) to 54.5% in a capital raising move.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2020

Small Business

Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office

Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington's bustling Courtenay Place.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

Customer Experience

Improving customer experience in insurance intelligently – Hyland

Success or failure in the sector is determined more and more by an organisation's ability to respond to customer demand quickly and accurately.

By Jamie Atherton • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Unified Communications

Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX

Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

Insurtech a win-win for insurers and customers, expert says

The insurance market is benefitting from new technology, with traditional firms embracing advanced technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

InsurTech stories

Insurance

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch cyber insurance in Philippines

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch CyberInsurance in the Philippines, offering protection against online identity theft and fraud as cybercrime surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024