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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Exploring Tomorrow, Today!

More than 300 rangatahi from high schools across Tāmaki Makaurau discovered the exciting world of tech at the Tech23 Tour at the Tomorrow Expo at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland. The Year 9-13 students met face-to-face with tech employers including ANZ, AWS, Datacom, Deloitte, Geo AR Games, Microsoft, StaplesVR, Tesla and more. It was an … Continue reading "Exploring Tomorrow, Today!"
22 May 2023
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Micro in name, massive in impact!

Across a portfolio of seven micro-credentials, academyEX is offering 460 full fee scholarships, to cover tuition fees if you apply by May 31, 2023. This includes any of their 15 credit micro-credentials in; Leading Beyond Sustainability Disruptive Technologies Entrepreneurship Understanding Software Processes and Tools The Internet of Things (IoTS) Digital and Collaborative Teaching and Learning … Continue reading "Micro in name, massive in impact!"
22 May 2023
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BlockchainNZ Podcast – inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship

Co-founded by Jeff Nijsse (BlockchainNZ council) and Bryan Ventura (BlockchainNZ chair), the BlockchainNZ Podcast is inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship.  Hosted by Jeff Nijsse and currently sponsored by Easy Crypto, each episode dives into all things blockchain, crypto, NFTs, DeFi, metaverse and more!       Available on all mainstream podcast platforms and YouTube.  Recent guests … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Podcast – inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship"
19 May 2023
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Q&A with Blockchain member Gareth Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Timpi

Timpi is the world’s first decentralized search engine with its own index. This allows us to deliver capabilities in indexing and search never seen before. Crypto or blockchain? Blockchain. Tell us about a “typical” day for you: As the driving force behind the daily operations of the business, I proactively lead and manage all aspects … Continue reading "Q&A with Blockchain member Gareth Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Timpi"
17 May 2023
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PACIFIC KIDS’ LEARNING

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS? Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids. In an era where Pacific languages … Continue reading "PACIFIC KIDS’ LEARNING"
03 May 2023
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EdTech in the spotlight

Established in Dunedin in December 2020, by two academics in the fields of human nutrition and computer science, Nutriblocks develops video games for nutrition education.
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Tomorrow Expo, 10-12 May. FREE ENTRY, register now!

The inaugural Tomorrow Expo brings New Zealand’s tech ecosystem together under one roof to showcase, connect and be inspired by tech for a better tomorrow, and this year, entry is FREE.  From company and community showcases, to keynote talks and panel discussions, don’t miss this 2-day expo celebrating and facilitating the continued growth of New … Continue reading "Tomorrow Expo, 10-12 May. FREE ENTRY, register now!"
27 April 2023
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Sustainable Finance: April update

National Adaptation Plan: Action 3.2: Design and develop risk and resilience and climate adaptation information portals - this will explore the development of information portals to address a need for equitable access to reliable, consistent climate risk data required for robust climate-related disclosures.
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