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Insurtech Australia names new chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019
... Australia at such an important juncture." "A true grassroots organisation, our goal has always been to enable startups and innovation to flourish within the Australian insurance sector, and foster relationships between emerging tech and incumbent businesses," ...

OneVue, Mainstream automate cross-platform transfers

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019
... transfer holdings across platforms was important for competition in the sector. "The platform space continues to embrace innovation and technology to both enhance and differentiate its value and portfolio of services, so the ability to transfer holdings ...

Three new faces join SuperFriend board

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
... years' executive experience in private and public health and also has experience in academia, research management, innovation in health and disability services delivery and insurance medicine. Wallis also joins the board as an independent director. He ...

New global sales head at Janus Henderson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2019
... global leadership experience, an ability to operate strategically and an excellent track record of success in product innovation, building product capabilities and leading global sales initiatives. "As our primary focus remains on delivering exceptional ...

Insurtechs improve life insurance inefficiencies: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
... 2018. Life insurance firms that took part in the survey partner with insurtechs to help with product and distribution innovation, marketing and administration, and pricing and underwriting agility. Additionally, insurtechs are helping improve organisational ...

Finnies recognise wealth management disruptors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
... truly deserving as the competition was tough." "We believe this finalist list alone showcases the breadth and depth of innovation across the sector. It also sets the scene for what we believe will be our best Finnies event to-date." The event will be ...

Life insurers prioritise customer service over tech

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Life insurers are playing down the need for investing in technology and innovation, and instead will focus on improving customers' experience in 2019, a new report finds. The 2018-19 Insurance Industry Report compiled by technology services provider ...

The state of the banks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
... for the first half of this year. KPMG warned the banks will have to balance this expenditure with digitalisation and innovation to maintain market share by enhancing customer experience, as they face more competition from new lenders. Partner, banking ...

ME Bank adds new chair, directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
... Westpac-owned software incubator Qvalent. McPhee said of the new appointment: "ME has a strong track record of growth and innovation in a competitive industry." "The new director appointments extend the depth and breadth of experience on our board, adding ...

Netwealth opens new office, grows team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... Australia and are very focused on ensuring we attract great talent to ensure we can maintain our high levels of service and innovation," he said. "We are really pleased Andrew has joined us with his deep experience and values that align with our client-first ...