20-Jun-2011
Stream Group CEO, Don McKenzie, has been nominated for Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Don vaulted into the insurance industry with Stream in 2007. Juggling study at university and working for his family’s building business Don began to think of ways in which the insurance process could be simplified. Don developed the Stream system so that he could hit the ground running with an exciting new product. After picking up some major clients within Queensland Stream grew phenomenally each year, and 2011 is set to exceed all expectations.
A major asset for Stream has been Don’s dedication to continual improvement. Finding the best solutions for individual clients and embracing modern technologies and applications has ensures that Stream will not become stagnant within the marketplace.
Ernst and Young have been running the Entrepreneur of the Year Award since 2001 in Australia. Celebrating those behind successful and dynamic businesses the Award strives to make a difference to the business world by encouraging entrepreneurial activity and acknowledging the individuals who have dedicated themselves to create new and exciting business opportunities.
The list of nominees is available from the Ernst and Young website; Don is exceedingly proud to be nominated and offers his congratulations to all other nominees for their work to date.
Find out more about the Award here. http://www.ey.com/AU/en/About-us/Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year
04-Nov-2011 - Stream NZ announced as winner in Industry Awards
Stream Group NZ was announced as the winner for the Innovation of the Year award during the General Insurance Industry Awards, held in Auckland on November 3.The Award's judges and sponsor, IBANZ, were impressed by Stream's delivery of an innovative, streamlined approach to the insurance claims management process, and the company's growth over the past 12 months.
Entering New Zealand in mid-2010 through the acquisition of Freemans NZ, the Canterbury region earthquakes delivered a demanding first 12 months for Stream Group NZ. David Norriss, who has been leading Stream's Christchurch earthquake operations, says "It's certainly been a hectic time for everyone, but we've been able to establish the effectiveness of our system, especially for high-volumes."
Norriss dedicated the award to the employees of Stream, saying "It's an honour to be recognised by the industry. Everyone at Stream has worked so hard over the past year."
Stream Group NZ now services 100% of New Zealand and has offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
22-Sep-2011 - ActionCOACH MyBusiness Nomination
Stream Group has been annouced as a finalist for the PwC Best Medium Business as part of the ActionCOACH My Business Awards. With only five finalists chosen for each category Stream is extremely proud to have been nominated.
Stream has had a successful year with award nominations and wins, and the My Business Awards nominations further evidence that Stream's growth and hard work over the past year are being recognised within the Australian business community.
Managing Director, Don McKenzie, says "Stream is all about development and growth. It was a crazy start to the year, and we had to establish new processes and employ and train a huge number of staff. But we're though it now, and we're a stronger team for it. I feel it's predominately down to the team's flexibility that's led to the recognition we've receieved."
For more information on the ActionCOACH My Business Awards, and a list of the other nominees see the My Business website.
01-Aug-2011 - The buildings may be broken, but their spirit is not
The past ten months have given residents of the Canterbury region repeated reasons to lose hope; fortunately, though, they are able to see the lighter side of this dark period. Stream has recently reinfored its Christchurch team with a a number of Australian Building Consultants; sent over to Christchurch to help deliver results to the insurers sooner. Ever on the lookout for interesting or quirky ‘kiwi-isms’ one of our Consultants was given a ‘bandaid’ by a customer.
The bandaids were printed by a New Zealand printing company “just for fun”. David, from CQ Printers, advised that although the bandaids are not physically going to make a difference to the structures, it’s enabled people in the region to have a laugh. The company likes to participate in projects that are a bit different and they decided to do something for their suffering district. They’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response from people, enjoying emails and comments praising and thanking them for lightening the mood for many during this trialing time.
