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Kiwi Stories

Insurance stories

New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020

Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020

Risk & Compliance

Duty of care ruling raises concerns about occupier liability

Occupiers of busy premises may need tighter inspections after a NSW court ordered Star Pty Ltd to pay A$150,000 over a slip injury.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019

Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

DevOps

IntegrationWorks transform FMG's rural insurance processes

New Zealand's FMG partners with IntegrationWorks to overhaul its digital processes, enabling clients to self-manage insurance and enhancing service delivery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Data Analytics

Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too

Women run larger SMBs but are more stressed and less likely to use insurance brokers than men, reveals a new Vero study involving 900 New Zealand businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018

Drones

Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech

If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018

Risk & Compliance

Climate change report a step in the right direction

Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Blockchain

ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry

ANZ and IBM collaborate with Suncorp to develop blockchain solution to speed up payment reconciliation in insurance industry.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Risk & Compliance

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018

Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Artificial Intelligence

AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand

AI is transforming New Zealand's finance and insurance sectors by enhancing customer-centric services and operational efficiency, says the AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Customer Relationship Management

Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM

At Adobe Symposium last week, TechDay chatted to TAL Australia's head of customer relationship management, Mike Nixon.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th 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

Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot

Cove Insurance has claimed it's first to sell insurance via a chatbot currently in private beta mode, and the tech looks promising.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

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

Customer Relationship Management

Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Facebook chatbot for life insurance quote comparisons

Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Alfred, Australia's first life insurance comparison chatbot on Facebook Messenger, offering 24/7 real-time quote services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017