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Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption

Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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Half of insurance customers in the UK are considering coverage from digital players, forcing traditional insurers to seek partnerships for survival.
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Cyber-insurance or self-insurance: how businesses can recover from ransomware attacks

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Putting the right infrastructure solutions in place will help businesses reduce their risk profile by ensuring backups are protected from attack.
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Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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DKG had two goals: to create exceptional customer experiences and employee opportunities; and to build a business that is more competitive and future-ready.
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Financial services and insurance businesses survive challenges thanks to DevOps

Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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While 2020 was one of the most challenging years for every business, those in financial services and insurance have fared better than most.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Hyland's EVP Ed McQuiston discusses recent acquisitions and the company's new cloud-based solution in an interview with TechDay.
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AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand

Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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AI is transforming New Zealand's finance and insurance sectors by enhancing customer-centric services and operational efficiency, says the AI Forum report.
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IntegrationWorks transform FMG's rural insurance processes

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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New Zealand's FMG partners with IntegrationWorks to overhaul its digital processes, enabling clients to self-manage insurance and enhancing service delivery.
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Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.
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Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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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.
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Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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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.
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Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Cove Insurance has claimed it's first to sell insurance via a chatbot currently in private beta mode, and the tech looks promising.
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Insurtech a win-win for insurers and customers, expert says

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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The insurance market is benefitting from new technology, with traditional firms embracing advanced technologies.
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ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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ANZ and IBM collaborate with Suncorp to develop blockchain solution to speed up payment reconciliation in insurance industry.
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Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Facebook chatbot for life insurance quote comparisons

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Alfred, Australia's first life insurance comparison chatbot on Facebook Messenger, offering 24/7 real-time quote services.
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Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Frankie will be able to provide instant responses to a variety of common enquiries to nib's new product range including benefits available.
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Business interruption - now a costly claims business for insurance companies

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Natural disasters push insurers to scrutinize costly business interruption claims, with losses hitting £1.4bn.
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Delta Insurance takes tech & cyber liability insurance to South Island firms

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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the company has concentrated heavily on its cyber and tech liability offerings, which Samson says is a good fit for South Island tech companies.
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Blockchain disruption: Insurance companies must smarten up to keep up

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Car manufacturers that build sensors into their vehicles could identify damage resulting from a collision and trigger a claim payment.
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Chch tech company iViis helps to reinvigorate insurance process after Kaikoura quakes

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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A Christchurch-based tech company has been working with insurance companies to make life a lot easier for those affected by the Kaikoura quakes.
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​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.