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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Supporting long term growth

Kia ora, Last week, along with about 400 others I attended the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata. It was a powerful gathering of innovative minds and I learnt a lot about the rapidly growing fintech sector. Tomorrow, I am in Wellington visiting the Beehive to discuss the role of technology in emissions reduction and boosting the tech … Continue reading "Supporting long term growth"
04 March 2024
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Igniting the tech conversation!

Kia ora, Tomorrow I’m looking forward to exploring the latest in fintech at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 – thriving together. We’re expecting over 350 delegates, 45 speakers, three dedicated streams, plus an Innovation Zone and five startup pitches at the Fast Pitch Breakfast. There’s also roundtable discussions and specialist topics including open banking, meeting the Government, women in fintech and … Continue reading "Igniting the tech conversation!"
26 February 2024
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NZTech Inform -🔒 Unlocking innovation 💡

Kia ora, Last week, I met with my counterpart from the Netherlands, Petra Claessen, CEO of BTG, who was visiting to learn more about TechweekNZ. This follows last year’s successful launch of TechweekNL. The Dutch tech sector is experiencing similar digital skills and diversity challenges and Petra was interested in the development of our vibrant TechWomen community and how … Continue reading "NZTech Inform -🔒 Unlocking innovation 💡"
12 February 2024
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Welcome to 2024!

Kia ora, Welcome to 2024! I’m feeling refreshed after the holidays and looking forward to a year of growth and connection. There is already plenty of activity across the tech ecosystem with several notable events showcasing cybersecurity,fintech and biotech plus delegation opportunities and a gathering of the SaaS sector. Also gain insights with the First Quarter Business and Technology Disruption Briefing 2024 on 9 … Continue reading "Welcome to 2024!"
31 January 2024
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Tech for good!

Creating impact for Aotearoa Kia ora, NZTech’s mission is to support a values-led, nationally and internationally connected tech community that is collectively creating a safer, more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Aotearoa for all, by creating jobs, export growth and impact through tech for good. We have been striving for this since our establishment in 2009 by … Continue reading "Tech for good!"
12 December 2023
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It’s time!

Kia ora, Returning from a few days away mountain biking deep in the bush, I was pleased to learn the coalition talks have concluded and Ministerial roles have been appointed. Congratulations to all of the new Ministers! While almost every portfolio will need to embrace tech, some are more directly connected. In particular, on behalf of the … Continue reading "It’s time!"
28 November 2023
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2024 unveiled – Save the dates!

Kia ora, Planning is well underway for our first major events in 2024, including the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata – thriving together on 27 February in Auckland. From advancing financial inclusion to fostering sustainable investment practices, fintech for good is a central theme of the hui. The programme is exploring ways fintech is contributing to meaningful change and … Continue reading "2024 unveiled – Save the dates!"
14 November 2023
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Our work continues!

Identity, emissions and Web Kia ora, While we wait for the new Government’s establishment, our work continues! We’re working hard to ensure the tech sector is actively engaging across various agencies to support the creation of a digitally safer, more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand. Tomorrow I’ll be in Wellington with members of … Continue reading "Our work continues!"
07 November 2023