Insurance stories
IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives
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On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.
QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
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cleantech
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insurance
QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.
Celonis launches new apps to optimise industry processes
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cleantech
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software development
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sustainability
Celonis has launched four new Process Intelligence Apps in collaboration with partners, aimed at optimising industrial processes and reducing claims leakage.
Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
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cybersecurity
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
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Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.
Regit & DBS Data unite to transform automotive marketing
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cartech
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data privacy
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insurance
Regit and DBS Data have joined forces to revolutionise automotive marketing, leveraging extensive vehicle insights to deliver personalised campaigns and support EV adoption.
DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking
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cloud services
DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
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digital transformation
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief
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blockchain
The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
Businesses urged to prioritise AI data security measures
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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it training
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physical security
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breach prevention
CMTG has advised Australian businesses to assess privacy and data risks before integrating AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, as data protection becomes essential.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
Qlik named 2024 Customers' Choice for analytics platform
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Qlik has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, highlighting its strong user satisfaction.
Trakm8's eco-friendly insurance drives reduce fuel costs
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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fleet management
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cleantech
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sustainability
Trakm8 reveals that connected insurance solutions can boost eco-friendly driving, cutting fuel costs and potentially lowering insurance premiums for drivers.
Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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software updates
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insurance
The Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force on 17 January 2025, impacting ICT providers linked to the financial services sector.
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
Orbus Software acquires Capsifi to enhance transformation platform
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.
Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
New APRA regulations demand Australian financial firms enhance cybersecurity measures or face hefty penalties, after rising data breaches affect millions.
Appian celebrates winners of 2024 APJ Partner Awards
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Appian announced its 2024 Asia-Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, celebrating partners for their notable customer engagement and innovation across the region.