Navigating the Compliance Landscape: Expert Insights for Insurers

15 July 2024

In today’s ever-changing regulatory landscape, insurers face mounting challenges in maintaining compliance. A recent survey by Gallagher Bassett, as part of The Carrier Perspective: 2024 Claims Insights report, provides insights into the primary compliance and regulatory hurdles insurers are facing.

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Digital Trust Hui Taumata - Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues.

15 July 2024

Discover Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in Wellington 13 August. 

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Government bringing in new digital trust framework

10 July 2024

The government has quietly ushered in the beginnings of what it hopes will be the answer to people's experiences of fraud and lack of trust online. Its new digital trust framework has gone live in recent days.

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InsurTechNZ News - July 2024

10 July 2024

In addition to warmly welcoming our newest members, we would also like to acknowledge recent industry recognition. Congratulations to BizCover, Grappler, InsuredHQ, JAVLN and RedBook - all named in Insurance Business Magazine’s 5 Star Tech and Software Providers.

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InsurTech industry news - July update

09 July 2024

In this month’s news roundup, award-winning startup and InsurTechNZ member Simfuni has expanded in response to market demand. When Simfuni launched last year, the target was to service insurance brokers who were spending about 23 minutes of their time generating an invoice. In a recent interview, Simfuni’s co-founder Shaun Quincey discussed how they quickly adapted.

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Doubling export growth

08 July 2024

Déjà vu, anyone? In 2013, the National Government announced a plan to double exports in a decade. Primary sector export growth was targeted at $64 billion by 2025, and the current Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) forecast is $58 billion. It’s not quite double, but a solid 70 percent growth, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 percent and $24 billion of new primary sector exports. 

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Streamlining Success: Provident Insurance are live on ICE as part of their transformation programme

05 July 2024

Provident Insurance are now live on ICE Policy and ICE Claims following their legacy transformation set to streamline the business and unleash efficiency with automation and modern architecture.

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BlockchainNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2024

03 July 2024

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the BlockchainNZ Executive Council. All nominations must be entered into the online form by 5pm, 24 July 2024. 

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Demand for digital skills

01 July 2024

Last week at the International Forum on Cultivating AI Pioneers for the Green Revolution in Taiwan, I was surprised to learn that most other countries are also challenged in attracting enough students to meet demand for digital skills. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Agritech Industry Commits to Shared Future Despite Government Austerity

01 July 2024

Despite recent government austerity measures that have reduced funding and shifted focus away from shared outcomes, the agritech industry remains steadfast in its commitment to investing in a collaborative future.

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EdTech in the spotlight

JackBord Works provides tools to encourage students of all learning abilities and backgrounds, to engage with STEM and realise their potential through problem solving, creating solutions, collaboration and learning new skills.
22 August 2023
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Regtech: the fast-growing investment pocket of the fintech family.

Regtech, fintech, insurtech, govtech… same, same but different? Over the years, we have seen the emergence of technology applied solutions, tailored for modern challenges. Financial Technology solutions (fintechs) is the precursor to a myriad of declinations.  Unsurprisingly, with the resurgence of regulatory pressures, the management of regulatory processes within the financial industry through technology (regtech) … Continue reading "Regtech: the fast-growing investment pocket of the fintech family."
17 August 2023
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Fresh perspectives on building consumer confidence

During the FSC’s conference we focused on building consumer confidence which FinTechs are well suited to augment traditional services. Plus, excellent product demos by Josh Daniell from Akahu with the support of Ruth Riviere from Mastercard, Tom Hartmann, Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, Rowan Clarke from Prosaic, Ben Lynch with the compelling Dolla product … Continue reading "Fresh perspectives on building consumer confidence"
17 August 2023
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Vietnam – New Zealand Digital Forum 2023

NZTech Board Member Mitchell Pham represented NZTech at the Vietnam – New Zealand Digital Forum on 9 August in Wellington during the Vietnam Digital Delegation visit to New Zealand. The forum provided an opportunity to promote ICT/digital cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand and to explore future collaboration with digital partners in Vietnam. Here is … Continue reading "Vietnam – New Zealand Digital Forum 2023"
11 August 2023
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TechWomen Membership Survey 2023

We invite you to participate in a short survey. Your views matter as they help inform where TechWomen should focus its priorities and attention to deliver the value and support you require. Please complete the survey by 25 August 2023. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.We look forward to your feedback. If you … Continue reading "TechWomen Membership Survey 2023"
09 August 2023
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Strategy ready for review

The strategy document is now available for member feedback. Does this reflect what you see as the priorities for InsurTechNZ? Comments and ideas welcome – send them to info@insurtechnz.org.nz 
08 August 2023
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Embracing Infrastructure 4.0: The Role of IoT in a Digital Twin of Auckland City

In the era of technological advancements, cities around the world are transforming themselves into smart and sustainable urban centers. One innovative approach gaining traction is the concept of a Digital Twin—a virtual representation of a physical city, with real-time data integration to help optimise infrastructure and operations. 
01 August 2023
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MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete.

MyMahi supports young people to manage their school life and plan for their next steps beyond the school gates. “Students use MyMahi to keep track of their grades, find tertiary courses, create CVs, and find part time work. Because the profile belongs to the student it is transportable, allowing for an ongoing continuous build on … Continue reading "MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete."
25 July 2023