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Exploring the Future of Insurance at the Outlook 2025 Conference

Exploring the Future of Insurance at the Outlook 2025 Conference

Exploring the Future of Insurance at the Outlook 2025 Conference?w=400

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The Insurance News Outlook 2025 Conference, scheduled for March 12 in Sydney, is set to delve deeply into the insurance industry's future.
With a focus on emerging risks, advancements in technology, and the evolving landscape of broking, the event promises insightful discussions led by industry experts.

The discussion panel will include key figures such as Insurtech Australia CEO Simone Dossetor, Coalition GM Australia Sam Weaver, Edgewise Insurance Brokers account director Stella Pruscino, and Berkley Re's Asia-Pacific CEO Glen Riddell. These leaders will offer diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.

Highlights of the conference include an opening session exploring findings from an exclusive Finity/Insurance News market report, followed by a keynote address from Hollard Australia founder Richard Enthoven on growth prospects within the Australian market.

Crucial topics, such as the rising insurance costs for homeowners in high-risk areas, will be addressed by a panel comprising Alexandra Hordern from the Insurance Council of Australia, Allianz’s Nicholas Scofield, and Julia Davis from the Financial Rights Legal Centre. Meanwhile, Nathan Bourne from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will outline the regulator’s insurance priorities.

The agenda includes Prue Monument from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority discussing transparency expectations, and a panel comprising IAG CEO Nick Hawkins, Lloyd’s Chris Mackinnon, Suncorp's Michael Miller, Liberty's John McCabe, and Trent Williams from WTW, who will debate the year's critical challenges and opportunities.

The event receives support from gold partners Finity and Liberty, along with sponsors including Allianz, AAMC, and Australia Underwriting. Attendees can earn continuing professional development points-five NIBA CPD points and eight ANZIIF CIP points, emphasizing the conference’s educational value.

Published:Saturday, 1st Mar 2025
Source: Paige Estritori

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