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Kiwi Stories

Insurance stories

Vero study: Women run larger SMBs; and they're more worried too

Women run larger SMBs but are more stressed and less likely to use insurance brokers than men, reveals a new Vero study involving 900 New Zealand businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018

Drones

Insurers struggling to keep pace with drone and e-bike tech

If you own an e-bike or a drone and expect them to be covered by your current home contents insurance policy, it might pay to check the fine print.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018

Sustainability

Climate change report a step in the right direction

Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Blockchain

ANZ and IBM developing blockchain solution for insurance industry

ANZ and IBM collaborate with Suncorp to develop blockchain solution to speed up payment reconciliation in insurance industry.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Delta Insurance takes tech & cyber liability insurance to South Island firms

the company has concentrated heavily on its cyber and tech liability offerings, which Samson says is a good fit for South Island tech companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017

Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Risk & Compliance

Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington

A direct hit on the capital could cost New Zealand about USD $29 billion and trigger wider economic damage, Deloitte warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Insurance

Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation

Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Unified Communications

Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX

Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot

Cove Insurance has claimed it's first to sell insurance via a chatbot currently in private beta mode, and the tech looks promising.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Insurtech a win-win for insurers and customers, expert says

The insurance market is benefitting from new technology, with traditional firms embracing advanced technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Facebook chatbot for life insurance quote comparisons

Lifebroker and Jade Software launch Alfred, Australia's first life insurance comparison chatbot on Facebook Messenger, offering 24/7 real-time quote services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017