Insurtech Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support and grow the Australian insurtech community, has named Anna Cranney its new partnership manager.
Cranney has more than 12 years of experience in financial services and life insurance in Australia and the UK, including developing new partnerships focusing on strategic growth, customer engagement, and creating solid sales propositions and distribution channels. She has taken various partnership roles over the years – including at TAL, Zurich, and the Lloyd's of London market – and has led strategic partnerships and customer development initiatives with some well-known brands in Australia, such as QANTAS, Virgin Money, and Suncorp.
Insurtech Australia described Cranney as an energetic person with a deep understanding of creating sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving insurtech industry. Additionally, she is passionate about women's financial stability and is involved with Young Professional Women Australia (YPWA).
Cranney's appointment reflects Simone Dossetor's plans for the organisation when she took on the role of Insurtech Australia CEO last year.
In her previous statement, Dossetor vowed to bring her passion for innovation, transformation, and diversity to the Australian insurtech industry's growth to benefit the insurance industry and its customers.
“Technology was considered an after-thought, but it soon became apparent that we were dealing with complex systems and outdated technology,” she said. “It took us a long time to fully integrate the technology and cost multiples of our original plans in both dollars and years than we had expected.
“Our insurtechs are solving problems across the value chain – from improving product distribution efficiency and customer experience to leveraging genuine digital processes. These are no longer just nice to have; insurers that are unable to access and integrate technology will realise they are at a competitive disadvantage.”
