Suncorp NZ sees growing appetite for digital service

Suncorp NZ sees growing appetite for digital service
Suncorp isn't the only insurer focused on a digital shift. (Image: Supplied)
Paul McBeth
Suncorp New Zealand believes there is a growing appetite among its customers to transact online, which will not only improve its margins, but mitigate the chance of costly mistakes.The general and life insurer – whose suite of brands includes Vero Insurance, the AA Insurance and AA Life joint ventures, and Asteron Life – is into its second year of a three-year overhaul of its digital platform, which includes a complete review of all products to see whether they’re fit for purpose.The goal is to simplify its offering and strip...

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