The Health Funds Association farewelled Geoff Annals last week after six years on our executive and four years as board chairman. Geoff retired on Friday from his position as chief executive at Accuro Health Insurance to spend more time with his family, particularly his two grandchildren. We wish him well in his retirement.
Former chairman Dermot Martin has taken over as HFANZ acting chairman until our annual meeting in June next year.
Continued rise in numbers reflects value people get from health insurance
The continued rise in the number of New Zealanders covered by health insurance – now totalling 1.409 million – reflects the ongoing value people are getting out of it, HFANZ says.
Southern Cross one of Australasia’s top 10 most innovative companies
Southern Cross Health Society has been recognised as one of Australasia’s top 10 most innovative companies for BeingWell, its corporate health and wellness programme.
AIA makes top 20 global list of highest impact business transformations
AIA has been named one of only 20 companies globally to have achieved the highest-impact business transformations over the last decade, according to a report by strategic consultancy firm Innosight published in the Harvard Business Review.
Southern Cross launches AI-powered digital assistant
Southern Cross Health Society has launched a digital assistant named Aimee, powered by artificial intelligence, as a virtual crew member to help Kiwis find information about health insurance.