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SUMMARY:Environmental Impairment (Pollution) Liability: What’s Possible When Insurance Is Designed to Respond
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Alistair Sandilands – Director and Principal UW & Cassandra Phillips – Underwriter – Environmental at the Aspen Group of companies\, part of the Sompo Group \nEnvironmental Impairment (Pollution) Liability: What’s Possible When Insurance Is Designed to Respond\nEnvironmental exposures can arise from everyday business activities — not just in the obvious industry sectors. Yet Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) remains one of the most under-discussed and underestimated risks in many insurance programmes. \nPollution exposures are frequently overlooked in broker discussions with clients and are often excluded or limited within traditional property and liability policies. \nThis session provides a practical introduction to environmental liability insurance\, explaining how pollution events trigger coverage\, where common coverage gaps exist\, and how specialist EIL policies can respond to both first-party clean-up costs and third-party liabilities. \nThrough real-world examples\, the session will help brokers better recognise environmental exposures and start more informed conversations with clients about managing pollution risk. \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify how pollution exposures can arise from everyday business activities across a broad range of industries\, not only traditionally high-risk sectors.\nRecognise common pollution coverage gaps within standard property and public liability insurance policies.\nDistinguish between pollution coverage provided under traditional liability policies and specialist Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance.\nBetter recognise when Environmental Impairment Liability insurance may be relevant in addressing pollution risks faced by clients.\n\nRegistrations: Environmental Impairment (Pollution) Liability: What’s Possible When Insurance Is Designed to Respond | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/environmental-impairment-pollution-liability-whats-possible-when-insurance-is-designed-to-respond/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T130000
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CREATED:20260211T230017Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Data Right: The Foundation of Insurance Success
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\n \n\nPrateek Vijayvergia – Senior Vice President – Business Leader\, Key Accounts\, ANZ at Xceedance\nHusain Parvez – Vice President\, Data & Insights at Xceedance\n\nData quality can make or break your underwriting decisions. \nJoin us as we explore the critical data challenges facing Australian underwriting agencies and brokers today—and discover practical strategies to overcome them. From inconsistent inputs to integration hurdles\, we’ll unpack the obstacles impacting your business and share actionable solutions to transform your data into a powerful competitive advantage. \nDon’t let poor data hold you back. \nLearning Objective\nDeveloping a firmer understanding of the challenges posed by poor data quality\, potential tactics for improving data quality and flow across the distribution chain\, and best practice for PAS integration projects. \nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/23dffddb-23b3-4680-bfcb-d129b94cf981@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/getting-data-right-the-foundation-of-insurance-success/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251209T020027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T020027Z
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SUMMARY:Where to Start: Marketing for Underwriting Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Andrew Silcox – Managing Director\, Maria Gonzalez – Insurance Marketing Expert & Kim McNeil – Insurance Marketing Expert \nMany underwriting agencies run without a dedicated marketing team. You need a simple starting plan that supports brokers and leads to qualified enquiries. This highly practical session explains what to do first and what to pause. \nIncluding: \n\nSet one 90 day goal tied to enquiries\, quotes or meetings\nTranslate risk appetite into a clear customer and broker profile\nWrite a plain English one line message with three proof points\nFix website basics: home page\, one product page\, short quote or contact form\, visible phone number\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/where-to-start-marketing-for-underwriting-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251209T015702Z
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SUMMARY:Property Risk Mitigation - Best practice when insuring your property
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Edwina Feilen – Head of Growth & Partnerships & Andrew Squires – Executive Director\n\nAn overview what risk mitigation means for your property assets\, the application of best practice principles to follow to derisk your property and the flow on impact applied when looking to obtaining insurance for your property assets. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. What is risk mitigation?\n2. The process of risk mitigation (what involved in and assessment & why)\n3. How risk mitigation applies to your property asset\n4. The impacts of what can happen if best practice is not followed. \n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e92f077d-7485-438a-a1d3-3a09eed3a0e4@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/property-risk-mitigation-best-practice-when-insuring-your-property/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T130000
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CREATED:20251209T015416Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to technology risks
DESCRIPTION:Join Stella Gilson for a webinar on understanding the landscape of technology-related risks. Stella will unpack different types of tech companies in today’s market\, explore the key exposures these businesses face\, and outline what a truly comprehensive insurance policy should cover. She’ll also share real-world claims examples to illustrate how these risks materialise and what to look out for when placing tech-related accounts. \nDefined Learning Objectives: \n1. Define what constitutes a technology company and identify the characteristics that distinguish it from other business types.\n2. Recognise key exposures faced by tech companies\, including operational\, legal\, and cyber-related risks.\n3. Understand the essential components of a comprehensive tech insurance policy\, and what coverage should be considered. \nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/703b46ad-87e6-402e-a774-1db14c58bc66@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/introduction-to-technology-risks/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260317T120000
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CREATED:20251209T015111Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Insurance Objection Handling: Overcoming Common Misconceptions
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katrina Hickson – Head of Distribution \nThis session will provide practical responses and insights to help brokers guide clients toward a clearer understanding of the value and relevance of cyber insurance. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Recognise and address common misconceptions and objections to cyber insurance.\n– Develop informed responses to address client concerns.\n– Enhance client understanding of the value and relevance of cyber insurance. \nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/87abc0d9-93a5-4999-981e-5333bb176263@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/cyber-insurance-objection-handling-overcoming-common-misconceptions/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260311T120000
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CREATED:20251209T000759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T000759Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting Top Talent Across Generations: How to Sell Your Business Story
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Danielle Marshall – Co-Founder/Director & Jo Aitken – Client Solutions & Training Manager \nThis session explores how leaders can attract\, engage\, and retain talent across all ages and career stages by understanding what truly drives candidates today. Learn how to position your business and roles in a way that resonates with everyone from emerging Gen Z professionals to seasoned industry experts and build your brand as an employer of choice in a changing market. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand: Gain insight into what motivates and attracts candidates across generations within the General Insurance industry.\nApply: Implement practical and proven strategies to effectively position your business and roles to appeal to diverse talent.\nEnhance: Build and refine a strong employer brand that highlights growth\, purpose\, and flexibility.\nAttract: Position your organisation as an employer of choice\, promoting a culture that engages and retains talent across all career stages.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/28c60e2a-19ae-42a9-8214-7f5d0326a5ba@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/attracting-top-talent-across-generations-how-to-sell-your-business-story/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251209T000528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T000528Z
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SUMMARY:The Productivity Edge: Offshore Solutions for Brokers and Underwriters
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Drew Schnehage – Director Global Business Development \nThis webinar will explore how insurance brokers and underwriters can strategically leverage outsourcing and offshore staffing to increase operational efficiency\, reduce costs\, and scale their businesses—without compromising service quality or compliance. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key operational challenges facing brokers and underwriters in today’s insurance landscape\, including cost pressures and talent shortages.\nUnderstand the concept of offshore staffing\, including its structure\, common roles\, and how it differs from traditional outsourcing.\nEvaluate the strategic benefits of offshore staffing for insurance professionals\, including productivity gains\, cost efficiency\, and scalability.\nApply best practices for maintaining service quality\, data security\, and regulatory compliance when working with offshore teams.\nAnalyze real-world case studies to extract actionable insights and lessons learned from successful offshore staffing implementations.\nDevelop a roadmap for integrating offshore staffing into their business operations\, including partner selection\, onboarding\, and performance tracking.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5bc90ac8-7dab-4bb8-b27f-6a0a5ab1abee@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/the-productivity-edge-offshore-solutions-for-brokers-and-underwriters/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251208T235534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T235534Z
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SUMMARY:How climate risk is impacting Australian insurance markets
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: TBC \nWith insurance affordability in the spotlight across many classes\, climate issues are adding extra pressure today and are also likely to drive uncertainty in claims costs and insurance markets going forward. For MGAs\, this presents both challenges and opportunities: navigating capacity provider expectations\, responding to reinsurance market shifts\, and ensuring underwriting and pricing approaches remain sustainable and competitive. Underwriting agencies also play a key role in supporting brokers and distribution partners in explaining changing risks and premium movements to customers. \nThis session will enable underwriting agencies to get up to speed on climate risk and its impacts on their relationships with insurers and capacity providers. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Increase the depth of participants’ familiarity with some key parts of the National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan and current and future potential impacts on insurance markets\n2. Increase the depth of participants’ familiarity with the key parts of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures\, who is impacted directly\, what needs to be disclosed and how it is likely to impact insurance markets \nRegistration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/how-climate-risk-is-impacting-australian-insurance-markets/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251208T235155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T041703Z
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SUMMARY:Offshore Staffing: The Secret Tips To Transform Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Daniel Breese – GM Growth \nPresentation Summary: \n\nHow and When To Look At Offshore Staffing.\nWhich locations are best.\nHow to ensure data security and compliance.\nWhat the best businesses do\, and you can replicate.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/offshore-staffing-the-secret-tips-to-transform-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251208T225715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T225742Z
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SUMMARY:Redefining Cyber Insurance: What a Good Policy Looks Like in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Connor McKay & Laura Mansfield \nPresentation Summary: \n\nWhat you should look for\nHype from reality\nAI\n\nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e63b1b2a-85e4-4b52-aa59-f50dc6a0e118@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/redefining-cyber-insurance-what-a-good-policy-looks-like-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20260114T215545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215545Z
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SUMMARY:Claims Outlook 2026: trends\, coverage fault lines\, and emerging risks for brokers and underwriters
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Mark Birbeck (Principal Lawyer) & Isabel Cusumano (Special Counsel) \nDelivered by Meridian Lawyers’ legal experts\, this webinar distils the risk dynamics that shaped Australian liability portfolios in 2025 and translates them into practical underwriting and broking priorities for 2026. \nThe webinar will spotlight how liability portfolios have absorbed persistent claims inflation\, and heightened litigation around psychiatric injury and worker to worker incidents. As well as examining emerging risks like forever chemicals and related environmental and product liability considerations\, the session will focus on the trends that matter\, highlight why they are accelerating\, and the pragmatic actions brokers\, underwriters\, and claims teams can take to protect portfolios and advise insureds effectively in 2026. \nLearning objectives\nAttendees will gain an understanding of: \n\nThe top liability claims themes of 2025\nThe areas to prioritise in 2026\nHow to decode claims inflation\nPsychiatric and nervous shock claims\nManaging worker to worker exposures\nDifferentiating PI v PL responses\nIssues around notification practices\nEmerging risks\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/claims-outlook-2026-trends-coverage-fault-lines-and-emerging-risks-for-brokers-and-underwriters/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251208T224520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T224520Z
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SUMMARY:The Candidate's Hiring Experience
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Aaron White – QLD Team Leader – Insurance & Wealth Management & Madeleine Martin – National Manager – Insurance & Finance \nIn today’s competitive talent market\, creating a positive candidate experience can make the difference between securing top talent and losing them to competitors. This session will explore practical strategies employers can adopt – both directly and in partnership with recruitment agencies – to stand out as an employer of choice. \nWe’ll discuss how to: \n\nConduct interviews that are engaging\, professional and reflective of your company culture.\nWork with your recruitment partners to ensure timely follow-up and clear communication with candidates.\nBalance speed to market with thorough assessment to avoid losing strong candidates.\nShowcase your organisation and employee value proposition throughout the hiring process.\nClearly and accurately describe the role so both candidates and agencies can set expectations from the start.\nMinimise candidate drop-off by streamlining processes and maintaining engagement from application to offer.\n\nBy the end of the session\, attendees will have actionable insights into how to elevate their recruitment approach\, strengthen employer brand perception and make the most of their partnerships with agencies to secure better hires. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/the-candidates-hiring-experience/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20260118T234525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005946Z
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SUMMARY:Common disputes in construction insurance: defects and duration
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kishan Dasan – General Manager \nPresentation Summary\nThis presentation provides a clear and practical overview of the most common disputes in construction insurance\, focusing on defects and project duration. It explains how these disputes arise\, how policy wordings such as defect exclusions and duration‑related conditions are interpreted\, and why misunderstandings often lead to differing expectations between insurers\, brokers\, and insureds. Using real‑world claim scenarios\, the session highlights how coverage decisions are formed and identifies the key drivers behind frequent disputes—such as ambiguous workmanship issues\, unclear timelines\, and documentation gaps—equipping attendees with greater confidence in navigating these complex areas.\n \nLearning Objectives \n1. General understanding of key types of construction insurance disputes related to defects and project duration \n2. General interpretation of policy wordings relevant to defects and duration disputes \n3. General evaluation of real‑world claim scenarios to determine coverage outcomes \n4. Identify why defects and duration are commonly disputed areas in the industry \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/common-disputes-in-construction-insurance-defects-and-duration/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251205T005752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T005752Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating AFCA Complaints
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marjana Cvetanoska – Founder/CEO at Corporate Overhaul \nPresentation Summary \nTo equip financial services professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage complaints lodged with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)\, ensuring compliance\, timely resolution\, and improved client outcomes. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand AFCA’s role as an external dispute resolution body and its jurisdiction.\nIdentify what constitutes a complaint and the importance of early engagement.\nLearn the step-by-step AFCA complaint process\, including registration\, referral\, and decision-making stages.\nExplore best practices for responding to complaints\, including vulnerability considerations\, transparency\, and collaboration.\nGain insights into common pitfalls and how to avoid them\, including record-keeping and limitation periods.\nNavigate the AFCA member portal for complaint management and reporting.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/navigating-afca-complaints/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251205T005340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T005340Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the ANZSIC code: How to understand your client from the inside out & improve their risk profile
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Damien Cullen – Head of Strategic Partnerships & John Schroder – Head of Underwriting\, Product & Pricing \nBusinesses are more than their ANZSIC codes. \nThis webinar explores how shifting from assumption to understanding helps brokers uncover the real factors driving risk — from day-to-day operations to workplace culture. It highlights the difference between assumed risk and operational risk\, showing how deeper insight into how a business actually runs can strengthen client relationships\, improve risk profiles\, and lead to better coverage outcomes. \nYou’ll also learn how tools like SafetyCulture can help identify and prevent issues before they escalate. Part of the potential “Preventing the Preventable” series\, this session is designed for brokers who want to stay relevant\, proactive\, and indispensable. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDifferentiate between assumed and operational risk: Understand how traditional classifications (such as ANZSIC codes) can overlook critical operational factors influencing risk exposure\, and apply this distinction to enhance client assessments.\nRecognise the value of understanding client operations and culture: Identify key operational and human factors that shape risk and use these insights to strengthen advisory relationships.\nApply practical methods to gather and interpret operational insights: Use digital tools and data-driven methods (e.g. SafetyCulture) to capture\, analyse\, and act on real-world risk information from client environments.\nEnhance professional relevance and client value: Adopt a consultative approach that positions the broker as a trusted risk partner\, aligning with ethical\, advisory\, and professional standards under CPD/CIP frameworks.\nImplement proactive strategies to prevent the preventable: Translate operational insights into practical actions that help clients mitigate exposure\, particularly in industries like manufacturing and hospitality.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/beyond-the-anzsic-code-how-to-understand-your-client-from-the-inside-out-improve-their-risk-profile/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20260122T005325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005543Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Risk – The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jehan-Philippe Wood (Partner)\, Darryl Smith (Partner)\, Simone Herbert-Lower (Partner) & Yvonne Lam (Partner) \nEmerging Risk – The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence\nThis webinar explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for the insurance and professional services sectors. Delivered by legal experts\, it will unpack the emerging risks associated with AI technologies\, including regulatory challenges\, ethical considerations\, liability exposures\, and data governance. As well as highlighting key risks in key industries\, the session will highlight potential benefits and challenges of using AI in insurance and broking businesses\, offering practical insights into how insurers\, brokers and professional services providers can harness AI responsibly and compliantly. \nLearning Objectives \no Identifying potential benefits of using AI in the insurance and professional services sectors.\no Identifying key legal\, regulatory and commercial risks associated with the use of AI in the insurance and professional services sectors.\no Understanding key legal\, ethical\, risk and compliance considerations when deploying AI tools.\no Applying practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption aligned with industry standards and legal obligations. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/emerging-risk-the-benefits-and-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T130000
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SUMMARY:ESG Reporting and Implications for Underwriting Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bob Anderson – BRM Services \nPresentation Summary \nESG Reporting and Implications for Underwriting Agencies \nESG reporting is rapidly evolving from a voluntary disclosure exercise into a core underwriting and risk governance consideration. For underwriting agencies\, ESG is no longer just about compliance—it is becoming a determinant of risk quality\, pricing\, capacity\, and insurer confidence. \nKey Themes Covered \n\nMandatory reporting and how Underwriting Agencies could get pulled into the ESG Reporting equation\nWhy ESG matters to underwriters: ESG risks increasingly correlate with claims frequency\, severity\, reputational damage\, and long-tail liabilities.\nEnvironmental risks: Climate hazards\, energy use\, Scope 1–3 emissions\, and transition risks are reshaping catastrophe modelling and portfolio exposure.\nSocial risks: Workplace safety\, lithium-ion battery use\, contractor management\, and duty of care failures are emerging as leading loss indicators.\nGovernance risks: Weak governance\, poor incident reporting\, NDAs misuse\, and lack of transparency elevate underwriting uncertainty and moral hazard.\nData and disclosure: Underwriters are shifting from narrative ESG statements to evidence-based risk registers\, controls\, and performance metrics.\nMarket response: Reinsurers and insurers are embedding ESG screening into capacity decisions\, delegated authority frameworks\, and portfolio reviews.\nFuture outlook: ESG-driven underwriting will increasingly leverage AI\, real-time risk alerts\, and dynamic pricing models rather than static annual reviews.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/emerging-risks-update/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114544
CREATED:20251204T230106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T224739Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Insurance Marketing Advice for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Caroline Healy – CEO at We Are Savvy \nPresentation Summary\nMarketing doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does need to be clever. In this session\, we’ll cut through the noise and share practical\, proven marketing strategies that actually help insurance businesses grow. \nWhether you’re looking to attract new clients\, re-engage existing ones\, or simply make your marketing work harder\, this session will leave you with ideas you can put into action straight away. \nWe’ll talk about:\n1. Understand where a business can find growth\n2. Practical marketing tools required to target audiences\n3. Use content and client communication to drive trust and referrals \nRegistrations: Practical Insurance Marketing Advice for Growth | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/practical-insurance-marketing-advice-for-growth/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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