Australia - StartSMART: a new way of using technology to support the recovery of injured workers

An innovative new trial is being rolled out in New South Wales that aims to support the recovery of people injured at work.

An estimated 2,000 injured workers will qualify to take part in the pilot, known as StartSMART, which uses web-based technology and personal wellness consultants during the critical early stages of recovery.

Developed by Allianz Australia in partnership with icare and the NSW Department of Education, the program aims to support workers in their return to work and health as quickly as possible and be used in conjunction with existing treatment and workers compensation insurance plans. 

If successful, the program will be rolled out to more injured workers next year. 

The free and confidential program includes video-conferencing sessions with a qualified rehabilitation wellness consultant, meaning injured workers can access the sessions no matter where they are located. 

Workers are able to choose the times of their sessions so they can be completed at home or anywhere the worker chooses using a smart phone, tablet or computer.

Allianz General Manager Government Services Mark Pittman said: “Allianz is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to support the recovery of people injured at work.

“Our goal is to provide workers with independent advice and support that will

Insurance professional in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industry - Aon Benfield Scholarship Applications now open for 2015

Aon Benfield Scholarship Applications now open for 2015 

Applications for the Aon Benfield scholarship is now open for 2015. 

For:
The outstanding insurance professional in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industry. The scholarship is open to Australian and New Zealand permanent residents and citizens with at least two years’ experience working in insurance or reinsurance. 

Provided by: 
Aon Benfield and the Australian and New Zealand Insitute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), the scholarship recognises an outstanding insurance professional in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industry. 

Award: 
This scholarship offers the opportunity to travel to London and develop advanced skills and knowledge of international reinsurance markets.