Smart Applications International (Mauritius) has been awarded Product and Service Innovation of the Year at the 3i International Conference 2026, a prestigious global forum convened by the Insurers Association of Mauritius to shape the future of the insurance and healthcare sectors.
The award recognizes Smart’s continued leadership in delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions that are transforming healthcare and insurance systems across Africa and beyond. It underscores the company’s commitment to developing integrated platforms that drive efficiency, enhance accountability, and deliver better outcomes for both insurers and healthcare providers.
The 3i International Conference brings together global industry leaders to explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of insurance. This year’s discussions focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence, the need for stronger insurer–provider collaboration, and the importance of unlocking value through integrated digital ecosystems.
Smart Applications International Group was represented at the forum by Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Esther Muiruri, Group Director, Insurance Business and Yan Jouan, Country Manager, Mauritius. The delegation actively contributed to high-level discussions on the real-world impact of AI in healthcare, advancing collaboration across the insurance value chain, and leveraging digital platforms such as MediSmart and Smart Insure to drive system-wide efficiency.
Speaking following the recognition, Harrison Muiru, reiterated that the organization’s focus remains on building solutions that not only improve efficiency, but also strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration across the entire ecosystem.
“This recognition is a strong validation of our commitment to delivering meaningful, technology-led transformation in healthcare and insurance. As systems grow in complexity, the need for intelligent, integrated platforms becomes even more critical,” said Mr. Harrison Muiru.
“Our focus remains on building solutions that not only improve efficiency, but also strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration across the entire ecosystem,” he added.
Yan Jouan, country manager, Mauritius emphasized that resilient healthcare systems rely on a combination of intelligent digital infrastructure and strong local expertise. He highlighted that solutions like MediSmart and SmartInsure help insurers automate processes, reduce costs, and scale sustainably while maintaining human oversight.
The award underscores Smart’s expanding presence in global markets and its position as a trusted partner in driving digital transformation across the insurance and healthcare sectors. Through solutions such as MediSmart and Smart Insure, the company continues to enable seamless service delivery, enhance claims management, and support data-driven decision-making.
As global conversations increasingly shift toward the practical application of AI and digital technologies, Smart Applications International remains at the forefront – driving innovation that delivers measurable impact for institutions and the populations they serve.
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