Crash Course in Calm: Star Insure Launches Free accident App

Written By Kim Manunui

Street Smart partner Star Insure has launched their brand-new accident app - read more about it below.


No driver wants to think about having a crash, but Star Insure has just made the aftermath a whole lot easier to navigate. Today, the specialist motor insurer launched a brand-new accident app, acting as a real-time "pocket safety net" that is completely free for all Kiwi motorists.

Designed to eliminate the confusion and stress that naturally occurs at an accident scene, the app equips drivers with a clear, step-by-step guide on exactly what to do and check following an accident. It also features a built-in capture tool, allowing drivers to easily record third-party details, snap scene photos, and log essential data before leaving the roadside.

Roger Wallace, Chief Executive Officer at Star Insure, says the app was built to give drivers immediate peace of mind. “When you have just been in a ding or a serious collision, your adrenaline is pumping. Remembering what details to swap or what photos to take is tough. This app brings calm and clarity to the chaos, ensuring you capture exactly what you need to make the claims process completely hassle-free.”

The app launch goes hand-in-hand with Star Insure’s ongoing commitment to making New Zealand roads safer, highlighted by their active involvement with the Street Smart initiative.

Gabrielle Byfield, General Manager Marketing & Communications, notes that true protection requires a proactive, community-wide approach. “The best part about this tool is that it is available to every single motorist on New Zealand roads at absolutely no cost, regardless of whether they are a Star Insure customer,” Byfield says. “Our dedication to safety does not stop at the scene of an accident; we are deeply committed to preventing them in the first place. Through our association with the Street Smart programme, we are equipping young drivers with practical, hands-on skills. Now, with this free app, we are giving them—and their families—an extra layer of reassurance should the unexpected happen.”

Star Insure’s reputation in the automotive sector is built on an unrivalled commitment to specialist care. Proudly Kiwi-owned and locally operated, yet backed by the global financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway, the insurer is known for a completely authentic, no-nonsense approach to claims.

“We understand the true value of the vehicles you are protecting, whether it is your daily driver, a classic car, or your teen's first runabout. Our expert team is always here to champion your best interests, and this app is the ultimate tool to help us do exactly that,” Wallace adds.

Star Insure is encouraging all motorists, especially young and newly licensed drivers, to download the free app to keep in their digital glovebox. It is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

Find out more
Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
Next

What distracts you behind the wheel?