InsurTech companies recognised at awards night

The awards, presented by Risk Adviser sister site Fintech Business, in conjunction with principal partner Thomson Reuters, recognised outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship in the Australian financial technology sector.

The awards showcased excellence across 19 categories, reflecting fintech specialisations and sub-sectors chosen from a nomination pool of more than 300.

“The winners and finalists of the Fintech Business Awards 2018 represent the very best innovation in the burgeoning Australian fintech community,” said Fintech Business managing editor Aleks Vickovich.

“We look forward to working with all of them to continue writing a positive story about the finance sector – one that puts innovation and the consumer at the centre.”

The Insurance Innovator of the Year award was presented to insurance distributor Cover Genius, beating out risk-related firms iFace and Boundlss, as well as fellow insurtech company Onetick Technologies for the top spot.

The winners of the 2018 Fintech Business Awards are:

Crowdfunding Innovator of the Year

OnMarket

Lending Innovator of the Year

SocietyOne

Personal Finance Innovator of the Year

Pocketbook

Insurance Innovator of the Year

Cover Genius

Payments Innovator of the Year

Afterpay Australia

Compliance Innovator of the Year

Moneycatcha

Software Innovator of the Year

BGL Corporate Solutions

Fintech Mentor of the Year

Peta Tilse, Sophisticated Access

Fintech Entrepreneur of the Year

Philip Copeland, Avoka

Investment Innovator of the Year

Acorns Australia

Fintech Thought Leader of the Year

Jonathon Wilkinson, Equitise

Accounting Innovator of the Year

Class Limited

Financial Advice Innovator of the Year

myprosperity

Lending Platform Innovator of the Year

Simpology

Investment Platform Innovator of the Year

Netwealth

Femtech Leader of the Year

Katherine McConnell, Brighte

Fintech Start-Up Business of the Year

Link4 Australia

Fintech Business Excellence Award (Individual)

Katherine McConnell, Brighte

Fintech Business Excellence Award (Company)

Afterpay Australia