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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
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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
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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
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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:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260217T140000
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CREATED:20250918T003347Z
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SUMMARY:UAC Clive™ AI by Five Sigma 2026 Sydney Market Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The NEW UAC event app is available for broker registration for the market exchange and supports scanning exhibitor QR codes.\nhttps://registration.crowdcomms.com/uacsydmx2026\nCertificates will be issued 2-3 weeks post the market exchange electronically using data from the App.  Minimum 25 scans.\n5 NIBA CPD points\n\nAny questions relating to the Market Exchange\, contact Tracey Claridge: traceyclaridge@uac.org.au or mobile: 0433 447 574
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/uac-2026-sydney-market-exchange/
LOCATION:ICC Sydney\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expos
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T120000
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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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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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SUMMARY:UAC 2026 Market Exchanges Bulk Purchase
DESCRIPTION:UAC members can bulk purchase UAC 2026 Market Exchanges.  Note\, no refund for cancellations when bulk purchasing. \nMembers who would like to continue to purchase our market exchanges on an individual basis can still do so by clicking on the the relevant market exchange on the UAC Event drop down tab Market Exchanges. \nAny questions relating to the Market Exchange\, contact Tracey Claridge: traceyclaridge@uac.org.au or mobile: 0433 447 574 \nUAC looks forward to welcoming members and brokers to the 2026 Market Exchanges. \n\nSydney – 17 February\nGold Coast – 19 March\nCanberra – 22 April\nWagga Wagga – 23 April\nMelbourne – 13 May\nBrisbane – 14 July\nAdelaide – 12 August\nHobart – 15 September\nGeelong – 8 October\nPerth – 11 November\n\n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/uac-2026-market-exchanges-bulk-purchase/
CATEGORIES:Expos
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