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Suncorp takes stake in US tech firm

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Suncorp has partnered with US-based technology developer Trōv to launch an on-demand insurance platform.

As part of the deal, Suncorp has taken a US$5 million equity stake in Trōv as it looks to create more customer platforms.

In 2014, Suncorp became the first insurer globally to work with Trōv and established Australia as a test market for the Trōv app, which lets customers create a digital inventory of their items on their mobile phones.

The new on-demand insurance platform, Trōv Protection, will launch in May and is integrated into the current Trōv app, allowing consumers to switch their insurance 'on and off' as required.

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It will initially provide insurance for technology items, with a broader range of options becoming available in coming months.

"Trōv Protection is a significant step forward in making insurance easier and simpler for our customers, and is a great example of how Suncorp is creating value for customers," Suncorp chief executive Michael Cameron said.

"The two companies identified strong customer demand for a seamless experience and have worked together to create this new platform."

Trōv chief executive Scott Walchek commented: "Suncorp is one of the world's most innovative insurers and this was a primary reason we selected Australia as the first market in which to launch."

"Trōv is redefining the way people protect the things they care about, and in Suncorp we've found a partner with the vision and expertise to help introduce 'on-demand' insurance to the mobile consumer," he said.

Insurance through Trōv Protection will be issued by AAI Limited, a Suncorp Group company.

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