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Target Harlosh Christmas eCard winner 2011

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:47:42 GMT

Frank Averes, pictured above, being presented with his prize by Aylene Morales, Target Harlosh Project Manager.

Frank persevered with much patience, pushing his memory skill in the retro 'Simon Says' game to the max. His incredible 49 high score took out the competition prize, a $100 Reading Cinema gift card.

A true analytical 'bod', Frank attributes his impressive high score to a sensible ordered approach. With movie going a regular family pursuit, he plans to share his movie card with his daughter.

Money saved from adopting a greener, eCard approach was donated to our chosen charity in Australia and New Zealand, The Salvation Army.

Many thanks to everyone who took the time out to take the challenge.

ANZIIF 3rd VIC Executive Breakfast - A Global Economic & Market Outlook

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:36:29 GMT

The global economic recovery continues to present challenges for the insurance industry. The threat of a double dip in the US seems to be looping and Euro zone debt continues to present a serious issue.

The final event in the Series explored the important issues the Australian economy now faces in the wake of these catastrophes.

Dr Chris Caton, Chief Economist, BT Financial Group presented his economic overview and market outlook on the Australian economy and the affects it will have on the insurance and finance industry now and into the future.

John Heath, Editor, InsuranceNewsAustralia.com covered the event in his recent newsletter article; "ECONOMY - No double dip for US: Caton": Double dip recession in the US is highly unlikely to happen there and here, according to Dr Chris Caton, Chief Economist of BT Finance Group.

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Many thanks again to ANZIIF for a great event. We look forward to a busy 2012 and our continued support of the ANZIIF Executive Series, commencing in February.

Paul Rose joins Target as Chief Operating Officer, Delivery

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:59:34 GMT

Paul joins Target with more than 30 years' industry experience, including roles at director and senior management level with companies including SITA, Raytheon and Iron Mountain.

Paul commented: "This was a great opportunity for me to join a dynamic business, which is continuing to display positive signs of expansion and development. I look forward to supporting the team as we look to implement strategic growth plans over the course of the next few years."

James Rudolf, Managing Director of Target Group, said: "I am delighted that Paul has joined the Group as we continue to realise our growth plans. With responsibility for software development, project delivery and IT across the group, Paul's extensive experience and track record will help to enhance our client experience and continue to drive new solutions to our markets."

Target Group now employs 440 people across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

The Telegraph identifies Target as one of Britain’s brightest and fastest growing companies in the UK

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:40:39 GMT

Target has grown its turnover by 43% between 2008 and 2010 during challenging economic conditions. This has been achieved through consistent investment in the development and delivery of innovative lending, investment and insurance software solutions and business process outsourcing services for the UK and Australasia financial services industry.

Target is confident that its sales will increase by 40-50% over the next few years.

Commenting on this achievement, Target Group Executive Chairman Grant Hawkins said: "Target are benefiting from the growing wave of customer services being repatriated to the UK from abroad and the need for existing banks and insurers, as well as new entrants to the lending market, to upgrade loan processing platforms to manage these non-core assets, from mortgages to motor loans, more effectively.

Target has worked incredibly hard over the past year to secure our position as a leading service and software provider, not only on the domestic, but the global stage. This commitment puts us on track to double our sales over the next few years and further grow our business both home and abroad" he added.

FST Media Future of Banking & Financial Services, Auckland

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:56:38 GMT

With over 250 executives and IT decision makers from New Zealand's leading banking, insurance and wealth management companies in attendance, the conference organised by FST Media focused on technology and innovation. Topics for discussion included evolving channel and payment technologies, cloud computing, IT security, core IT modernisation, social media, online and mobile banking innovation.

At the event we showcased our origination and servicing channel solution, IF Channel, for both insurance and banking.

Insurance - IF Channel provides the underwriting, rating and white labelling flexibility that you have come to expect from a next generation solution but without requiring the replacement of your existing policy administration system.

Banking - IF Channel provides the ability to deliver a variety of channels including insurance, loan processing, mortgage, and credit card - delivering a consistent experience, reducing training with rapid market deployment.

Target Harlosh is part of Target Group. Target Group specialises in business process outsourcing and software for banks, insurance companies and finance brokers. With 450 staff globally and with over 30 years experience, Target Harlosh builds upon proven financial and technical expertise.

We also ran a prize draw at our stand, for the chance to win Gold Medal Award Reds Gift Pack, a trio of trophy-calibre red wines. The winner selected from a draw of over one hundred was Debbie Paul of BNZ, based in Wellington. Simon Burgoyne, Business Development Manager, presented Debbie, pictured above, with the prize at the conference.

ANZIIF 2nd VIC Executive Breakfast - CEO Panel Discussion

Tue, 31 May 2011 03:50:52 GMT

Target Harlosh was Principal Sponsor of this event.

Executive CEO Panel:

Damien Coates - Managing Director - Dual Australia & Chairman - Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC)
Robert Kelly - CEO & Executive Chairman - Steadfast Group Ltd
Keith McIvor - CEO OAMPS Insurance Brokers
Adrian Humphries - Lloyd's Representative in Australia
Mark Searles - GM Retail Insurances - CGU Insurance
Anthony Day - CEO Commercial Insurances - Suncorp

At the event, the panellists provided their views on the market for the new financial year, based on the significant events of the past twelve months.

Chaired by Gary Seymour, CEO Macquarie Premium Funding, they considered who the big winners and losers might be, what is going to happen to premiums, what has happened to the industry's reputation and standing in the community, what is happening with operating platforms and, do we need a disaster" pool?

John Heath, Editor, InsuranceNewsAustralia.com covered the panellist discussion in his recent newsletter article; Leaders' Roles: Industry Urged To Be More Open:

"The Australian general insurance industry needs to be less reticent in communicating its value to customers. This was the proposition that Keith McIvor CEO of OAMPS Insurances threw at industry leaders in discussing industry survival."

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Target Harlosh is proud to sponsor a series of ANZIIF events throughout 2011. See us next at the final CEO Panel for the year, taking place in October, where we will again be Principal Sponsor.

Target Group debuts at no. 30 in league table of international sales stars

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:33:28 GMT

Headquartered in UK with offices in Australia and New Zealend, this ambitious company specialises in business process outsourcing and software for banks, insurance companies and finance brokers worldwide. Target employs 374 people and generates sales of £26m for clients including Tower Limited and Medical Assurance Society.

James Snow, CEO of Target Group commented:

"To be recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing international sales stars by one of the industry's most prestigious league tables is a great reward for our business and the teams that support it. We have worked incredibly hard over the past year to secure our position as a leading service and software provider, not only on the domestic, but the global stage. A commitment that we will continue to focus on throughout 2011 and beyond."

* The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 100 is compiled by Fast Track and published each year in The Sunday Times with the awards taking place each November. It ranks the UK's top 100 private companies on their compound annual growth rate in international sales over two years. To qualify, total sales had to be at least £5m and international sales at least £1m in the latest financial year.

FST Media Future of Insurance & Wealth Management

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:17:17 GMT

With over 350 delegates in attendance, the conference organised by FST Media focused on technology and innovation for the insurance and wealth management industry and included sessions on social media, cloud computing, achieving the elusive single customer view and executing seamless end to end claims processing.

At the Target Harlosh exhibiton area we showcased our IF Channel solution.

IF Channel is designed for insurers who require product agility across variety of channels - including call centre,internet, extranet and white label. It provides the underwriting and rating flexibility that you expect from a next generation solution without the need to replace your exisiting policy administration system.

We also ran a prize draw at our stand, for the chance to win an iPad 2. The winner selected from a draw of over one hundred was Gary Thornley of InsuranceLine, based in Melbourne. Brett Arthur presented Gary, pictured above, with the prize at the conference.

Target Harlosh strengthens presence with two key appointments

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:52:52 GMT

Target Harlosh has built a significant business to provide agile software solutions and hosted services for the general insurance market. Regional clients include Medical Assurance Society (MAS) and TOWER Limited.

Joining from Solnet, Derek brings a wealth of enterprise architect experience in life and general insurance to his new role. He will work closely with Target Harlosh's Regional Director, Brett Arthur, on all aspects of pre-sales, solution design, architecture and delivery and will take ownership of the solution roadmap within the region.

Jackie Jones is promoted to Head of Delivery Services. She will manage the regional delivery team to provide solutions and support services across the client portfolio. Jackie has worked at parent company Target Group in the UK for ten years overseeing client projects, delivering and meeting client expectations.

Derek and Jackie are based at Target Harlosh's offices in Auckland.

Commenting on the new appointments, Target Harlosh Regional Director, Brett Arthur, said: "Derek and Jackie's extensive experience will be a great asset to our team as we continue to deliver for our clients. Their appointments are part of an ongoing commitment to strengthen our local presence in Australia and New Zealand which will allow us to grow our business and support our clients fully. We anticipate making further appointments to both our technical and client teams during 2011."

Target Harlosh Executive Dinner, Sydney

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:58:52 GMT

Over 20 senior executives joined Target Harlosh directors and guest speakers for this exclusive event, the third in our series of insurance executive networking events.

Information and technology are forcing innovation in customers communications for insurers. Nick Smith, VP, Thunderhead shared his insight with guests on how using different media and customised communication can improve the customer experience.

Special guest, former Wallabies great and World-Cup winning captain, Nick Farr-Jones also joined this special event. A man of many facets, guests were treated to many different stories and anecdotes from the rugby and wider sporting world and given a rare insight into his business and personal life. Hard core rugby fans made the most of Nick's company, chewing over the Wallabies' and All Blacks' chances of lifting the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Read Nick Smith's article 'Customer centric shift: will you sink or will you swim?'