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Celeste Thomasson joins GEODIS board
Risk & Compliance

Celeste Thomasson joins GEODIS board

GEODIS strengthens management team with new appointments: Celeste Thomasson as EVP and general counsel, Pascale Dubois as EVP for corporate communications.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
GEODIS appoints Celeste Thomasson as Executive vice president
Risk & Compliance

GEODIS appoints Celeste Thomasson as Executive vice president

GEODIS strengthens management team with two executive appointments: Celeste Thomasson as EVP & GC and Pascale Dubois as EVP of Corporate Communications.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer
Malware

Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer

The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers
Customer Experience

Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers

Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security
Distributed Denial of Service

Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security

AXA's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for tighter security controls in the insurance sector, as cyber attacks target financial companies.

By Paul Prudhomme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
How modern technology solutions help insurers provide a better customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How modern technology solutions help insurers provide a better customer experience

In a market that values hyper-personalisation, customer and user experience are crucial for insurers to stay competitive.

By Yannick Giguère • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption
Insurance

Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption

Half of insurance customers in the UK are considering coverage from digital players, forcing traditional insurers to seek partnerships for survival.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Cyber-insurance or self-insurance: how businesses can recover from ransomware attacks
Storage

Cyber-insurance or self-insurance: how businesses can recover from ransomware attacks

Putting the right infrastructure solutions in place will help businesses reduce their risk profile by ensuring backups are protected from attack.

By Michael Alp • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business
Customer Experience

Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business

DKG had two goals: to create exceptional customer experiences and employee opportunities; and to build a business that is more competitive and future-ready.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Financial services and insurance businesses survive challenges thanks to DevOps
DevOps

Financial services and insurance businesses survive challenges thanks to DevOps

While 2020 was one of the most challenging years for every business, those in financial services and insurance have fared better than most.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC

Hyland's EVP Ed McQuiston discusses recent acquisitions and the company's new cloud-based solution in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand

AI is transforming New Zealand's finance and insurance sectors by enhancing customer-centric services and operational efficiency, says the AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Fintech

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report

Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Why SOC 2 is critical to protect Australian insurance customers
Risk & Compliance

Why SOC 2 is critical to protect Australian insurance customers

Australian insurers must demonstrate system and organisational controls (SOC) reporting as they collect vast amounts of private data.

By Yannick Giguère • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Interactive director of business continuity
Disaster Recovery

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Interactive director of business continuity

Interactive's director of data center and business continuity, Brett Wilson, discusses the company's solutions and emerging trends in a TechDay IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Webinar: What's ahead for CFOs in financial services & insurance
Fintech

Webinar: What's ahead for CFOs in financial services & insurance

Join Sage and IBISWorld experts as they share their experiences and what the life of a CFO will look like going forward.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Cyber attacks worsening among Australian businesses, costing economy $1 billion a year
Cybersecurity insurance

Cyber attacks worsening among Australian businesses, costing economy $1 billion a year

Cyber attacks are escalating among Australian companies, with cyber crime costing the economy over AUD $1 billion annually, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019