About the conference

Insurtech is a hot topic.

Every insurance research paper published tells us that change, innovation and sometimes even the survival of our businesses depend on technology.

We all know the industry needs it, but are we perfectly primed for this disruption? In an industry serving millions of customers with numerous policies, technology plays an essential role in managing the comprehensive insurance process, enabling customers to effectively transfer their risks when necessary.

The benefits are clear, but the insurance sector is nuanced.

It’s time to consider what’s out there, the immense benefits insurance technology can offer, and the unique challenges that improved efficiencies can present in other parts of the pipeline.

Leaning into new technology is key for insurance companies seeking to distinguish themselves in a changing sector in terms of service, pricing, offerings and reputation in a digital landscape.

The event will be held in Sydney, at Dockside, Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf on Darling Harbour

Participation is eligible for 5.5 NIBA CPD points and 6 ANZIIF CIP points

Insurance News Insurtech Start-up Competition

Insurance News is delighted to partner with Insurtech Australia to identify emerging insurtech businesses solving problems within General Insurance using innovative and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.

Insurtechs can be solving problems anywhere along the General Insurance value chain from distribution, underwriting, risk management and through to claims.

Finalists will be selected and given the opportunity to pitch live at the conference in Sydney on Tues 6th August.

Votes from the public and a panel of esteemed judges will be tallied on the day to appoint a winner.

The winner will receive a prize package from Insurance News including a promotional feature of their business.

Insurtech applications are now closed.

Industry Speakers

Simone Dossetor

CEO - Insurtech Australia

Carolina Dreifuss

CEO - SyncTechnologies

Tony Clark

CEO - National Transport Insurance

Tim Considine

Managing Director - Austbrokers Countrywide

Daniel Fogarty

Founder and CEO - Evari

David Lloyd

Regional Claims Manager Asia Pacific - HDI Global

Daniel Lukich

Strategic Relationship Manager - AAMC

Drew MacRae

Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer - Financial Rights Legal Centre

Angus McDonald

CEO - Cover Genius

Denis Morrissey

Owner and Director - 360 Underwriting Solutions

Dianne Phelan

Chief Operating Officer - BJS Insurance

Dale Smith

CEO - JAVLN

Alex Taylor

Global Head of Emerging Technology - QBE Ventures

Peg Vaghaye

EM Broker Relationships - CGU

Johannes D Veldsman

Head of Growth and Digital - Marsh Pacific

Lisa Woodley

Director and Co-founder - ZapCentral

Event agenda

08.30

Registrations open

09.00

Welcome and introduction

09.10

SESSION 1 ⇀ Are we ready for Insurance 3.0?
Panel discussion led by Simone Dossetor, CEO – Insurtech Australia
Panel members:

  • Carolina Dreifuss, CEO – SyncTechnologies
  • Tony Clark, CEO – National Transport Insurance
  • Denis Morrissey, Owner and Director – 360 Underwriting
  • Johannes D Veldsman, Head of Growth and Digital – Marsh Pacific

10.00

SESSION 2 ⇀ Debate – Promise v Reality: Can technology really change a people-based industry?
Evangelist role: Peg Vaghaye, EM Broker Relationships – CGU
Realist role: Lisa Woodley, Director and Co founder – ZapCentral 

10.45

Coffee break

11.15

SESSION 3 ⇀ Racing against RegTech
Daniel Fogarty, CEO and Founder – Evari

11.50

SESSION 4 ⇀ Does technology back up its claims?
Panel discussion led by Miranda Maxwell, Senior Journalist – Insurance News
Panel members:

  • Daniel Lukich, Strategic Relationship Manager – AAMC
  • Drew MacRae, Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer – Financial Rights Legal Centre
  • Tim Considine, Managing Director – Austbrokers Countrywide
  • David Lloyd, Head of Claims – HDI Global

12.40

Morning sessions wrap-up

12.50

LUNCH
  

13.45

SESSION 5 ⇀ Bridging systems: The broker’s challenge
Dale Smith, CEO – JAVLN and Dianne Phelan, Operations Leader – BJS Insurance

14.20

SESSION 6 ⇀ What’s to disrupt?
Fireside chat with Angus McDonald, CEO – Cover Genius

14.50

Coffee break

15.15

SESSION 7 ⇀ Envisioning the future
Alex Taylor, Global Head of Emerging Technology – QBE Ventures

15.50

Announcement of Pitch winner and conference wrap-up

16.00

Networking drinks

17.00

Conference close

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