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Focus on Digital Transformation

ONLINE WEBINAR EVENT | WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2020

Join us as we discuss the importance of maintaining focus on digital transformation strategies in a period of rapid change.

During this live discussion we will hear perspectives from various InsurTech leaders about:
– What they are experiencing in the market now;
– Their thoughts on the importance of investing in digital transformation today; and
– The opportunities for InsurTechs to play a key role and support digital transformation amidst the current challenges in the market.

Come join us! We look forward to welcoming you to this webinar on May 20th, 2020.
Special thanks to the team at JRNY for their support on this webinar.

Securing the Claims Value Chain During Covid-19

ONLINE WEBINAR EVENT | WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY 2020 |11:00 AM in AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON

In collaboration with Insurtech NZ we are happy to offer our members the opportunity to participate in the forthcoming webinar.

COVID-19 is an unprecedented event and we are all adjusting to a new normal. As claims continue to occur insurance remains an essential service. What is the Coronavirus experience teaching us?

Join with InsurTechNZ and Insurtech Australia for our first combined webinar exploring shared experiences, challenges and opportunities post the arrival of CV-19.

Kai Dwyer, Co-Chair Insurtech NZ will moderate a panel discussion and Q&A with the following guests:
Simon Hobbs, AA Insurance
Aurora Ross, ClaimSpace
Grand Milne, ICIB
Richard Nicholson, Crawford and Co.

This event takes place on May 20th at 09.00 am AEST / 11.00 am Auckland Time and is free to register via the following link

REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eOBbEnAzTGOu–sF3jU8Vw

Insurtech Across the APAC Region

ONLINE WEBINAR EVENT | TUESDAY 2ND JUNE 2020

This will be the first virtual event held by the Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA) paving the way for a future event series.

About this Event
The Global Insurtech Alliance was formed to represent leading insurtech ecosystems across the globe. We all share a common purpose, to create a global ecosystem for insurtech to thrive within. In this first Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA) event, we will focus the discussion around insurtech across the Asia Pacific region and includes representatives from:

• George Kesselman, President and Founder Insurtech Asia,
• Norbert Gehrke, Founder Tokyo FinTech,
• Jason Roberts, Founder Insurtech NZ and
• Rita Yates, CEO and Co-Founder Insurtech Australia and
• Kai Dwyer, CEO and Co-Founder Vallum.Insure as Emcee and Panel Moderator

They will be covering topics including:

• An Introduction to their organisations
• Current trends, including effect of COVID-19 in their region
• Key challenges their ecosystems are experiencing
• Key insurtech opportunities in their region
• How do Insurtechs look for customers or investors in these markets and what are some of the tools available

Join us virtually via Zoom in your relevant time zone – 9am Singapore (GMT+8), 10am Tokyo (GMT+9), 11am Sydney (AEST), 1pm NZ (NZST). We look forward to having you take part in our very first GITA event!

Note: This session will be recorded for future use.

Click here to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/insurtech-across-the-apac-region-tickets-104581899276

Insurtech Australia introduces BetterLabs Ventures

ONLINE WEBINAR EVENT | WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2020

Insurtech Australia introduces BetterLabs Ventures team, do not miss this opportunity to hear from them!

About this Event
Insurtech Australia looks forward to introducing you to BetterLabs Ventures, a $23 million venture fund operating out of Perth, Western Australia who are looking to work with startups ready to launch as well as Series A and Series B businesses hungry to scale fast. BetterLabs Ventures is backed by Insurtech Australia Partner, The Royal Automobile Club of WA (RAC).

This webinar will cover:

• Introduction to BetterLabs Ventures team;
• Why BetterLabs Ventures and how it fits in the RACWA innovation program;
• What BetterLabs Ventures is looking for in a Start-up including tips on applying and pitching; and
• How BetterLabs Ventures’ investment process works

Agenda:

2:00 pm Introduction, Rita Yates, CEO Insurtech Australia
2:05 pm Presentation from BetterLabs Ventures, CEO James Edwards and BetterLabs Entrepreneur in Residence, Derek Gerrard
2:40 pm Q&A
3:00 pm Close
James Edwards is currently the CEO of BetterLabs, the Strategic Innovation of RACWA. BetterLabs is tasked with exploring new growth opportunities for RACWA through its corporate venture fund and internal prototyping of new businesses.

Prior to joining BetterLabs, James worked in a diverse range of roles, both in Australia and overseas, in innovation, engineering, advocacy/external affairs, management consulting and taxation, advising a range of clients from tech start-ups to ASX 100 companies across all industries including mining, oil & gas, IT and manufacturing.

Derek Gerrard is an entrepreneur and investor in technology and social impact enterprises. He has over 20 years experience in the technology industry across Australia, the UK & US including roles with PwC and Barclays Bank. He was the co-founder of the sustainability software company Greensense and since his successful exit has been a Startup Advocate, Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Investor, Board member and Advisor. He is the Entrepreneur in Residence at RAC and the Fund Manager of BetterLabs.

Please zoom in by 2:00 pm on Wed 3rd June.