The 2025 Adelaide Market Exchange was another successful exchange. There were 109 exhibitors and 256 brokers registered on our event app. Across five hours of nonstop connections and conversations, 215 brokers came through the doors, creating a real buzz of engagement that echoed throughout the venue.
Adelaide Market Exchange – prizewinners
- Dana Tape from John Webb & Associates – $150 Voucher
- Shaeden Johns from HIA Insurance Services – Lego Set
- Simon Volaris from Holdfast Insurance Brokers – $250 Voucher
Survey Winners: $100 Visa Voucher:
- Melissa Fraser from Cowden
- Bruce Gayther from Websters Trusted Advisors
- Jane Lowe from MGA Insurance Group Port Lincoln
- Gina Zafiropoulos from Maxton
- Deborah Finlay from Surewise
The UAC SBRG 2025 Parramatta Market Exchange is filling up quickly. If you’re unsure whether you’ve secured a table or have any questions, feel free to reach out to traceyclaridge@uac.org.au.
The UAC Event App for the Parramatta Market Exchange is now live. Please help us spread the word by sharing it with your broker network.
Download the UAC App 2025
Market Exchanges
UAC Leadership Academy
UAC will shortly be launching the UAC Leadership Academy – Class of ’26. A separate EDM will be sent to all underwriting agency members. This program is proudly sponsored by HDI Global, as Program Sponsor, developed by industry experts, and delivered with the support of ANZIIF.
This industry-first program has been purpose-built for mid-career professionals working in underwriting agencies, and is designed to build the confidence, clarity and commercial capability needed to lead with impact.
Applications open 1 September 2025 and close 16 October 2025.
UAC Procare Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reminder, we have launched the UAC Procare Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a completely free and confidential mental health support service available to all UAC members and their employees. full details
UAC Member Advantage
In August we also proudly launched UAC Member Advantage, another way we’re giving back to ensure your UAC membership delivers real, tangible value. This fantastic new benefit is designed to help you save money on everyday expenses with exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and more. Please email admin@uac.org.au for the unique UAC QR and link available to all UAC members.
Insurtech Australia
Embracing Digital Transformation: Tomorrow’s Brokers & MGAs
10 September 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm
DLA Piper L22 1 Maritn Place Sydney
This event, presented by Insurtech Australia in collaboration with DLA Piper, provides a valuable opportunity for Insurance brokers and agencies to meet with leading Insurtech experts to explore technologies shaping the future for insurance brokers and distributors.
- Moderated by DLA Piper‘s Sophie Devitt, listen in as industry leaders Jenny Bax (UAC) and Richard Klipin (NIBA) share their insights on the key operational and strategic challenges their members face, alongside Evari‘s Founder & CEO Daniel Fogarty.
- This informative discussion includes examples of technology and Insurtech evolving through digital tools, automation and AI – allowing brokers and agencies to remain competitive and client-focused.
The session allows Insurtechs to increase their awareness of broker and agency operational challenges, enabling them to provide their unique insights on how Insurtech solutions can solve problems and improve efficiency. You’ll be able to meet and network with our ‘Insurtech Startup Exhibitors‘ – these are all Insurtech Australia members holding tech solutions and services relevant to broker and agency businesses.
This event is designed to give insurance brokers and agencies insight into the digital capabilities and innovations that they need to be considering in order to stay competitive, efficient and customer relevant.
This event is exclusively for NIBA, UAC and Insurtech Australia members. Insurtech Australia members and partners will have received an email link to register – if you haven’t, contact us at hello@insurtechaustralia.org for the registration code.
If you’re interested in exploring technological change in the Broker/Agency sector, we’d love to see you there!
UAC Bank Detail Changes
UAC’s bank details have changed. Payments must now be made to our Macquarie Bank account (previously NAB).
BSB: 182 222
Account Number: 306 213 398
Further information, please contact traceyclaridge@uac.org.au or 0433 447 574.
Meet the new faces in our community
Welcome to New Voting Underwriting Agency Members
Global Underwriting – Global Underwriting is a specialised fire protection Underwriting Agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the insurance industry. read more
Go Insurance – Insurance is a proudly Australian-owned and operated underwriting agency focused solely on travel insurance. With the strength of Lloyd’s of London behind us, we deliver innovative travel protection for today’s travelers. read more
Scope Underwriting – Scope Underwriting provides tailored insurance solutions backed by deep industry knowledge, flexibility, and a commitment to exceptional service, ensuring coverage as unique as your projects. read more
Strata Community Insurance – Strata Community Insurance, established in 2014, is one of Australia’s leading strata and community title insurance specialists. read more
Welcome to New Business Service Members
Corporate Overhaul Legal Services – Corporate Overhaul Legal Services provide end-to-end legal and regulatory support tailored to underwriting agencies operating under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). read more
Keystone Environmental – Keystone Environmental provide indoor environmental consulting for water damage, mould, flood, asbestos and other contaminants or environmental risks. read more
Oz Premium Finance – an industry leading provider of flexible premium funding solutions for Australian Businesses. read more
KBA Group – KBA Insurance Repairs one of Australia’s largest nationally operating insurance builders and restorers, providing tailored, end-to-end repair and restoration solutions for both residential and commercial claims. read more
Inside UAC: Member Highlights & Headlines
Enstia Launches Refreshed Brand Identity read more
Curium is hosting thei first ever Risk and Compliance Summit in Australia read more
ProRisk Announces Acquisition of Xenon Underwriting read more
Descartes – Is the wine industry a new broker opportunity? read more
Pen Underwriting introduces Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance -a smart solution, bridging gaps in traditional Liability policies read more
Quay Marine Insurance Appointed to Bind Fixed Premium P&I Cover on Behalf of the UK P&I Club read more
HAYLO People 2025 Talent & Salary Insights Survey is now available read more
Envest recruits Agar as tech rollout continues read more
Coalition names business development lead in state shift read more
Hutch Underwriting Launches Residential Landlord Insurance, Bringing Faster Quotes and Smarter Protection to Brokers read more
Survey Services Enters a New Chapter Under Independent Ownership read more
Entsia Recognised Among CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025 read more
Congratulations to the 9th Annual Mansfield Awards for
Claims Excellence winners
| Finalists for the Gold Mansfield | Purple Mansfield |
| NTI Limited | Joint winner Lachlan Herring |
| Passport Card Australia | PassportCard Australia |
Specialty Claims team
Joint Winners: NTI Ltd & PassportCard Australia
Finalists: Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s & IUA
Got News to Share?
We love celebrating our members successes! If you’ve got news, announcements, product updates, or media coverage to share, send the details (and any relevant links) to admin@uac.org.au
Your news will be featured in our upcoming UAC Newsletter or added to the ‘What’s New from Members’ section on the website – a great way to be noticed by the wider industry!