TAS partners with Insurtech Australia
Technology services provider TAS is joining QBE, Macquarie Bank, EY, MunichRE and Stone & Chalk as a founding partner of the new insurance industry association for innovation and start-ups, Insurtech Australia.
Insurtech Australia, a standalone division of Fintech Australia launched officially in Sydney last night with the agenda of fostering start-ups and insurance innovation across Australia working off momentum from the increased interest around insurtech.
“We want to make Australia one of the world’s leading markets for insurtech,” said lead and co-founder, Brenton Charnley.
“[We] will encourage people to work together, creating an ecosystem of supportive partners and networks to help insurtech thrive and grow across the country.”
Commenting on TAS’ partnership with the new industry body, TAS chief executive Shane Baker said the opportunity would further elevate TAS’ profile within the Australian insurance sector.
“This strategic business partnership with Insurtech Australia is a step in an exciting new direction for TAS,” he said.
“We continue to advance our presence and activity in the insurance sector.”
Founding members of Insurtech Australia include launch partners ANZIFF, York Butter Factory and Tank Steam Labs, as well as foundation partners including The Fold Legal, Suncorp, and IAG.
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