Showing posts tagged with: InsurTech

New Zealand co-founds Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA)

Georgia Taylor
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FinTech, Media Release

FinTechNZ is pleased to announce the formation of the Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA) – co founded with first members being FinTechNZ, InsurTech Australia, InsTech London (UK) and InsurTech Asia, and upcoming members from both Europe and North America.

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Blockchain in insurance: successful proof-of-concept shows it’s ready for prime time

Chantal Thomas
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FinTech

Article by Shaun Crawford on LinkedIn

Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies have the potential to change the traditional insurance model for the better and make the entire industry more efficient, innovative and profitable. Following a recent 20-week proof-of-concept project, EY – along with Guardtime and other collaborators – is building a working blockchain platform that will make that potential a reality by connecting every major stakeholder in the insurance value chain. Initially focused on marine insurance, the platform will be relevant and useful for all insurance markets. You can learn more about the proof of concept and platform on our landing page.

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Join the FinTech conversation

Chantal Thomas
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FinTech

It has been a busy start to my new role as FinTechNZ’s general manager.  Our membership continues to grow and I now welcome you to our first monthly newsletter.  Our incredible growth reflects the rapid pace at which technology is transforming the financial sector.  Already I have engaged with emerging companies like identity platform Tradle who use Blockchain for KYC.  I have also met new members like health insurer NIB to discuss the launch of Frankie, New Zealand’s first artificial intelligent health insurance consultant.

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Dark ages still hover over insurance – Manulife CEO

Chantal Thomas
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FinTech

There is much work to be done by the insurance sector to embrace new technology to create an outstanding customer experiences.

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PWC Global InsurTech Report

Chantal Thomas
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FinTech

Our Spring Series of FinTechNZ Connect events will focus on developments in InsurTech. New products and services are developing which meet the needs of an expanding and changing customer base. This PWC Global InsurTech Report outlines developments in this space.

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