The Australian Software Still Powering Insurers Nearly Two Decades Later
R.Ehrat (SAVANT Systems) Hon. G. Nairn ( Federal Minister), N. Haehnel (Microsoft), D. Nikles (Smart-Insurer), Rod Duce (IBM)
SAVANT® Systems International Pty Ltd | Consensus Software Award Winner 2007
When SAVANT® Systems International Pty Ltd received a Consensus Software Award in 2007, the insurance industry was facing increasing pressure to modernise.
Many insurers were still relying on ageing legacy systems that struggled to keep pace with changing regulations, new products and rising customer expectations. Policy administration was often fragmented, manual and expensive to maintain.
SAVANT® Systems International believed there was a better way.
Its award-winning SAVANT® Virtual Insurer platform was designed to provide insurers with a fully integrated, end-to-end solution capable of managing the complete insurance lifecycle—from policy administration and underwriting to claims, renewals and customer service.
The Consensus Software Awards recognised the platform for its innovation, technical excellence and commercial potential.
It was software developed to solve one of the insurance industry's most complex operational challenges.
Rather than standing still, the business continued to evolve.
Over the following years, the company expanded internationally and rebranded under the Smart Insurer name, reflecting its broader vision of delivering intelligent, digital insurance platforms for insurers around the world.
Today, Smart Insurer continues to develop enterprise software for insurance providers, helping organisations modernise operations, improve efficiency and deliver better experiences for policyholders.
Its platform supports insurers with configurable policy administration, digital workflows, product management and integrated business processes, allowing organisations to adapt more quickly to changing customer and regulatory requirements.
The longevity of the business is perhaps its greatest achievement.
Nearly two decades after receiving a Consensus Software Award, the company remains active in a highly specialised and competitive global software market—continuing to innovate in an industry where many technology providers have disappeared or been replaced.
For Consensus, SAVANT® Systems International represents another example of Australian-developed software creating lasting value through continuous innovation rather than short-term success.
Long before the company established its international presence under the Smart Insurer brand, Consensus recognised the quality of its technology and the commercial potential behind its vision.
Its journey demonstrates that true innovation is measured not only by rapid growth or acquisition, but by the ability to continue solving real-world problems year after year.