InsurTechNZ Newsletter - September 2023

06 September 2023

InsurTechNZ’s goals are to increase cross industry collaboration, promote data-led careers and strengthen international connections. View the strategy here. Our next event is on Thursday 14 September, at the Media Design School in Auckland. Join us and learn how two leading insurers craft their technology innovation roadmaps, aiming to strike a balance between stability and adaptability. … Continue reading "Celebrating InsurTechNZ – Event on 27th July"

Master of Business Analytics applied projects 2024

01 September 2023

Applications are open for insurance sector organisations to engage Masters students for a ten week applied project in 2024. The students are enrolled in the University of Auckland’s Master of Business Analytics programme (FinTech, Marketing Analytics and Supply Chain), and use Python, R and SQL throughout their study, as well as MS Excel, MS Project, … Continue reading "Celebrating InsurTechNZ – Event on 27th July"

Draft strategy ready for review

08 August 2023

A draft 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 

InsurTechNZ Newsletter - July 2023

10 July 2023

Firstly, welcome to new members Bizcover, Cumulo9, Infolog and V-Unite who are all adding to a stronger InsurTechNZ community. Members come together for regular events in a range of locations including Wellington. The next event will be held in Takapuna on 10th August. June’s panel discussion about generative AI was as wide ranging as anticipated, canvassing … Continue reading "Celebrating InsurTechNZ – Event on 27th July"

The 'Connect' event and improving AI fluency in insurance

07 July 2023

The InsurTechNZ ‘Connect’ event at the Mindlab on 29 June featured an industry panel discussion led by Deloitte’s  AI representative, Amanda Williamson. The conversation navigated the exciting, yet challenging landscape of AI in the insurance sector. Panellists, including Megan Bonetti, GM, Legal, Partners Life, Dale Smith, CEO of JAVLN, Roneel Kumar, co-founder & CTO, Folio … Continue reading "Celebrating InsurTechNZ – Event on 27th July"

Researching the insurance industry’s digital journey

07 July 2023

AUT University is researching the insurance industry’s digital journey and the barriers or challenges faced working with various systems and processes. Studies will focus on two areas – digital augmentation and the concept of digital debt.  The researchers are keen to speak to digital transformation stakeholders including system architects, CTO’s, CIO’s, CXO’s, Project Leads, etc. … Continue reading "Celebrating InsurTechNZ – Event on 27th July"

Tech Careers in the Data Rich Industry that is Insurance

20 June 2023