Helping you thrive in ’25
Insurance News will again host a full-day conference, empowering industry professionals to tackle the year with confidence
Rumours of the market cycle’s death appear to have been exaggerated, as most commercial lines of insurance move swiftly towards a softer phase.
As a result, the landscape for insurance professionals is shifting again, and Insurance News will host its Outlook 2025 conference in Sydney on March 12 to help attendees gain a firm foothold and prepare for what’s to come.
The conference follows a highly successful inaugural event last March, and a series of insightful seminars on issues including strata, technology and cyber.
Industry professionals are at their best when given access to the most up-to-date information and expert viewpoints – and this event aims to do just that.
Attendees will gain access to an exclusive report outlining the latest trends.
The report, compiled by Finity and Insurance News, will provide class-by-class statistics as rates turn more rapidly than expected in some lines. Key insights will also be provided on issues including navigating a soft market, social inflation and the use of technology – and every attendee will receive a printed copy.
The audience will then hear from a series of expert speakers and panellists on issues including growth opportunities in the local market, affordability in home insurance, transparency and regulator expectations, and industry leaders’ take on what 2025 is likely to hold.
Join us for an invaluable learning experience, and, as always, networking drinks will provide a chance to relax and catch up with industry peers.
The event is supported by gold partners Finity and Liberty, and sponsors AAMC and Allianz. Attendees are entitled to five NIBA CPD points and eight ANZIIF CIP points.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Insurance News/Finity 2025 market report revealed
Susie Amos, principal – Finity Consulting; Pravesh Ponna, principal – Finity Consulting; John Deex, editor-in-chief – Insurance News
The market is softening more quickly than previously thought, so the actuarial experts at Finity have updated their line-by-line assessment of where rates are heading – for the exclusive benefit of Outlook 2025 attendees. This critical information is complemented by a series of analysis articles by the Insurance News team on issues including how to navigate a soft market, social inflation and the impact of technology.
Looking into the future (panel discussion)
Glen Riddell, chief executive, Asia-Pacific – Berkley Re; Stella Pruscino, account director – Edgewise; TBC
Where are we heading in terms of emerging risks, risk management and technology? Our panel of experts will give you a glimpse of the future.
Growth opportunities in the Australian market
As competition and growth ambitions hot up, hear from someone
who’s been there and done that. Founder of Hollard Australia and former ICA president Richard Enthoven – who was last year presented with ANZIIF’s lifetime achiever award – will recap a remarkable journey from challenger brand to top-five insurer, and the opportunities he sees ahead.
Grasping the nettle on affordability
Alexandra Hordern, general manager, regulatory and consumer policy – Insurance Council of Australia; Julia Davis, senior policy and communications officer – Financial Rights Legal Centre; Nicholas Scofield, chief corporate affairs officer – Allianz
We’ve seen headline after headline about spiralling home insurance affordability concerns – so is it time to do something about it? Our expert panel provides a range of perspectives on a sticky issue with no easy solutions.
The future is transparent
Prue Monument, general manager code compliance at AFCA and chief executive at Banking Code Compliance Committee; Nathan Bourne, senior executive leader, credit, banking and general insurance – ASIC
Transparency should be front of mind for all insurers and brokers – and AFCA’s Prue Monument is here to tell you why. ASIC’s Nathan Bourne will also speak on the regulator’s priorities for the industry, and what you need to do to avoid his attention.
Challenges and opportunities in 2025 (panel discussion)
Nick Hawkins, managing director and chief executive – IAG; Michael Miller, chief executive commercial and personal injury – Suncorp; Chris Mackinnon, regional director, Asia-Pacific Middle East and Africa – Lloyd’s; Ben Hissey, senior vice president Asia-Pacific – Liberty; Trent Williams, head of broking Pacific – WTW
In our final session some of the industry’s leading lights will give their candid views on the issues discussed earlier in the day, and the key challenges and opportunities that this year presents. You wouldn’t want to miss it.
