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SUMMARY:UAC 2026 Adelaide Market Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The NEW UAC Market Exchange App is available for broker registration for the market exchange and supports scanning exhibitor QR codes.\nhttps://registration.crowdcomms.com/uacadlmx2026/register\nCertificates will be issued 2-3 weeks post the market exchange electronically using data from the App. Minimum 15 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-adelaide-market-exchange/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Expos
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260810T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260810T130000
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SUMMARY:Machinery Hire Insurance – Getting It Right: Cover\, Contracts & Claims
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nDaniel Joiner – General Manager – WA\nAmelia Stone – Operations Manager – East\nAndreanna Murphy – BDM\n\nThis UAA webinar is designed to address common broker knowledge gaps in Blanket Hired in Plant (HIP) insurance. The session will cover: \nOverview of Blanket Hired in Plant cover and how it is structured\nKey rating considerations and underwriting approach\nCommon pitfalls within hire agreements\, including “new for old” exposures \nLearning Objectives \n• Understand the fundamentals of Blanket Hired in Plant cover and rating considerations\n• Identify and manage key risks arising from hire agreement terms and conditions\n• Recognise common placement pitfalls\, including “new for old” exposures\n• Determine when standalone HIP cover is appropriate\n• Use real claims examples to strengthen advice and placement decisions \nRegistrations: Machinery Hire Insurance – Getting It Right: Cover\, Contracts & Claims
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/machinery-hire-insurance-getting-it-right-cover-contracts-claims/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260706T045052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T045118Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction & Overview of Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: TBC \nReady to demystify Generative AI? The first of this four-part webinar series from Xceedance and the UAC cuts through the hype to deliver what insurance professionals really need to know. \nDiscover how GenAI and Large Language Models actually work – no technical degree required. Explore real applications transforming underwriting\, claims\, and customer service today. Learn to spot AI’s game-changing potential and its critical pitfalls like hallucinations and bias. Walk away speaking AI fluently\, equipped to evaluate vendor solutions confidently and drive innovation in your organisation. \nWhether you’re AI-curious or ready to implement\, this session transforms complex concepts into actionable intelligence. Don’t get left behind. Master the technology reshaping the future of insurance. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand what GenAI is and how it differs from traditional rule-based software and classical machine learning\nGrasp how Large Language Models (LLMs) work at a conceptual level – including training\, tokens\, and inference\nDistinguish between types of AI outputs: text\, images\, structured data\, and code\nRecognise real-world AI applications already in use across the insurance value chain\nUnderstand the key limitations of AI – including hallucinations\, bias and model drift – so that its use is approached with appropriate scepticism\nBuild a shared vocabulary to confidently discuss AI with colleagues and vendors.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49b93ea1-b830-4de0-bac3-602a5e95062f@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3 \n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/introduction-overview-of-generative-ai/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260706T021830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T021953Z
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SUMMARY:Coordinating People\, Processes and AI Across Global Teams
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Drew Schnehage\, Sales Director for Australasia – Insure Connect Services (ICS) \nThe insurance industry continues to face talent shortages\, increasing customer expectations\, cost pressures and the need to improve operational efficiency. \nThis webinar explores how insurance businesses can create a modern workforce model by effectively integrating local teams\, remote talent\, artificial intelligence and automation. Attendees will learn how leading brokers\, underwriting agencies and insurance businesses are redesigning workflows\, improving productivity and enhancing customer outcomes by assigning the right work to the right resource—whether that be a local employee\, remote team member\, automated process or AI-powered assistant. \nDrawing on real-world examples and lessons learned from the implementation of global insurance teams\, this session will provide practical strategies for scaling operations while maintaining service quality\, compliance and team engagement. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this webinar participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the changing talent and productivity challenges facing insurance brokers\, underwriting agencies and insurance businesses.\nIdentify which operational activities are best suited to local teams\, remote teams\, automation and AI tools.\nDevelop a framework for coordinating work across multiple locations and functions whilst maintaining accountability and service standards.\nRecognise opportunities to automate repetitive administration processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.\nApply practical strategies to successfully integrate offshore staff into existing business operations and culture.\nUnderstand the governance\, compliance and risk considerations associated with AI adoption and global workforce models.\nCreate a roadmap for implementing a hybrid workforce strategy that combines people\, technology and automation to support sustainable business growth.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/512594e8-d97e-4860-9f17-dbeb6581da36@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/coordinating-people-processes-and-ai-across-global-teams/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260702T052701Z
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SUMMARY:Descartes Underwriting - Parametric Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lynn Roehrig – Head of Business Development for Descartes in Australia and New Zealand \nThis presentation introduces Descartes Underwriting\, a data-driven Managing General Agency specialising in parametric insurance to build climate resilience for corporates and public entities. Focusing on Australia and New Zealand\, the presentation highlights how severe regional underinsurance and natural catastrophes (floods\, cyclones\, earthquakes\, and bushfires) can be addressed through automated\, index-based coverage. By bypassing manual loss adjustment\, Descartes leverages satellite imagery\, IoT sensors\, and radar to issue rapid\, transparent claims payouts within days of a verified parameter breach. \nLearning Objectives \n\n\nDefine Parametric Insurance: Understand how objective environmental parameters function as triggers to automate claims payouts without traditional loss-adjustment delays. \n\n\nAnalyse the Regional Protection Gap: Assess the climate and natural catastrophe vulnerabilities in Australia and APAC\, identifying market areas where traditional insurability is restricted. \n\n\nDifferentiate Peril Indices: Evaluate the data metrics used to design custom coverage\, including Peak Ground Acceleration for earthquakes\, wind footprint speed for cyclones\, and satellite-mapped burnt areas for wildfires. \n\n\nOptimise Traditional Placements: Learn how brokers integrate parametric policies alongside traditional indemnity covers to fill coverage gaps\, execute deductible buy-backs\, or capture non-damage business interruption (NDBI). \n\n\nEvaluate Data and Sensor Technology: Recognise how to utilize public station metrics (e.g.\, BOM\, USGS) and site-specific IoT sensors to handle underwriting data gaps and guarantee localised payout accuracy. \n\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ea432a2-3e8e-46e2-a182-b694e7948b6c@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/descartes-underwriting-parametric-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260804T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260804T130000
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CREATED:20260626T025119Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing Miramar Group – An Underwriting Group Built for Brokers
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nStephen Ward – Chief Executive Officer\, Miramar Group\nJames Fitzpatrick – General Manager\, Miramar Commercial\nJayson Grossman – General Manager\, Miramar Financial Lines\nJason Thoroughgood – General Manager\, Miramar Specialty\n\nPresentation Summary\nAcross three verticals: Miramar Commercial\, Financial Lines and Specialty\, Miramar Group is your one-stop shop for commercial underwriting solutions.\nJoin us for a value-packed walkthrough of our risk appetite across 11 lines of business\, covering common\, niche\, and underserved industries. \nWe’ll share practical tips to help you save time\, simplify the placement process\, and navigate hard-to-place risks with greater confidence. \nRegistrations: Introducing Miramar Group – An Underwriting Group Built for Brokers \nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\nTopic\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\nMiramar Group Overview\nBrokers will be introduced to Miramar Group – an underwriting group built for brokers. Following Miramar Group’s consolidation of eight agencies\, brokers will learn what products are now available to them and their clients in a one-stop shop. Brokers will gain an understanding of Miramar’s experience and legacy to help inform their decisions when placing business.\n\n\nMiramar Commercial\nBrokers will learn what innovative underwriting solutions for property and casualty risks are available via Miramar Commercial\, and how they can provide their clients’ businesses with the protection they need.\n\n\nMiramar Financial Lines\nBrokers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the professional indemnity and management liability insurance cover available via Miramar Financial Lines\, and how the policies can be tailored to the size and industry of their clients’ businesses.\n\n\nMiramar Specialty\nBrokers will learn how they can support their clients in specific and emerging sectors with Miramar Specialty’s insurance solutions for niche and underserved industries. Brokers will gain an understanding of the appetites and abilities across Engineering\, Interruption\, Pint\, Platinum\, Sports & Wholesale\, and how to navigate hard-to-place risks with greater confidence.\n\n\nThe Miramar Difference\nBrokers will be introduced to ‘the Miramar Difference’ to learn how they can save time and simplify the placement process.
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/introducing-miramar-group-an-underwriting-group-built-for-brokers/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T041356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T050412Z
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SUMMARY:From Spill to Thrill: Unearthing Liability in Environmental Claims
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Neil Woodbridge (Principal Environmental Consultant and Adjuster) & Martin Stebbings (National Executive Adjuster – Liability) – Charles Taylor Adjusting \nPresentation Summary: \n“From Spill to Thrill: Unearthing Liability in Environmental Claims” explores the journey of environmental liability claims from the initial incident to resolution. It covers key phases\, including identifying potential liabilities\, assessing damage\, and navigating legal frameworks. \nThe session also touches on emerging trends in environmental legislation and insurance practices\, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in minimising risk. \nLearning Objectives\nAttendees will gain insights into the roles of various stakeholders\, risk management strategies\, and real-life case studies that illustrate common challenges and successful outcomes. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/from-spill-to-thrill-unearthing-liability-in-environmental-claims/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260611T000933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T001035Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the truth about replacement vehicle providers - unlocking value for broker clients and securing savings for underwriting agencies with the right partner
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nSam Ghassani – CEO at I’m in the Right\nAdam Coorey – Lawyer Director at Spectre Law\nJean-Pierre de Pradines – Claims Manager – National Transport at Gallagher\n\nJoin Hannah and Sam to hear how Australia’s fastest growing replacement vehicle provider I’m in the Right (IITR) is partnering with market leading brokers to elevate their client experience every day. \nBrokers – Learn how the right partnership can elevate your business and unlock hidden value for your clients with no out of pocket costs. \nUnderwriting Agencies – Discover how partnering with IITR to assist you with your not-at-fault insured drivers and support on other replacement vehicle matters can secure significant savings for you. \nUncover the myths and misconceptions about replacement vehicle providers and find out what the right partnership can do for you. \nRegistrations: Uncovering the truth about replacement vehicle providers – unlocking value for broker clients and securing savings for underwriting agencies with the right partner  
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/uncovering-the-truth-about-replacement-vehicle-providers-unlocking-value-for-broker-clients-and-securing-savings-for-underwriting-agencies-with-the-right-partner/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T055523Z
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SUMMARY:Operationalising Lloyd’s Reforms & Driving Insurer Performance
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Sean Hayes (Head of Tetra Claims) & Dan Evans (Insurance Lawyer) – Law Squared \nPresentation Summary \nIn 2024\, Lloyd’s elevated Claims Management to its fifth Operating Pillar\, signalling a fundamental shift in how claims performance\, governance\, and strategic alignment are assessed across the market. These revisions underscore a fundamental shift\, positioning claims as a core driver of market performance\, strategic decision making and customer experience. \nIn this 60-minute session\, Head of Tetra Claims – Sean Hayes and Law Squared Insurance Lawyer – Dan Evans\, will unpack the evolution of Lloyd’s Claims Management Principle and explore what this means for underwriters\, brokers\, and delegated claims managers. We’ll examine how this change is reshaping accountability\, transparency\, and technology adoption across the value chain\, and discuss practical steps to strengthen claims oversight\, collaboration and data quality. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand Lloyd’s 2024 reforms and the new expectations for claims performance.\nExplore the strategic relationship between claims and underwriting outcomes.\nLearn how technology and data are driving better reserving\, reporting\, and customer experiences.\nIdentify opportunities for brokers and underwriters to collaborate more effectively across the claims lifecycle.\n\nRegistrations: Operationalising Lloyd’s Reforms & Driving Insurer Performance
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/operationalising-lloyds-reforms-driving-insurer-performance/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260609T015237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T015237Z
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SUMMARY:AI Fundamentals: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nDaniel Fogarty\, CEO & Founder – Evari\nRobert Jeffery\, COO Evari & CEO QuivaWorks\,\nBrack Norris\, CPO Evari & CPO QuivaWorks\nGarth Lewis\, Head of Growth – Evari\n\nPresentation Summary \nWhat is AI? \nUnderstanding LLMs: How they’re built\, trained\, and why they work \nThe magic myth: Why they look intelligent but are really text predictors \nTokens & prompting: What they are\, why they matter\, and how to use them effectively \nModels & providers: The key differences and how to choose \nMemory & retrieval: How context and knowledge bases actually work \nData security: What happens with your data and why it matters \nAssistants & automation: What they are and why they’re different \n⚡ AI vs Traditional Automation \nWhy AI fundamentally changes how you think about automation \nHuman-in-the-loop vs straight-through processing \nReal use cases you can apply immediately \n🚀 Building with QuivaWorks \nLive demo: Create an AI assistant with behaviour\, knowledge & integrations \nReal example: A quote bot that hits your pricing engine and returns instant quotes \nWorkflow automation: Email trigger → Document processing → Quote generation \nLearning Objectives: \n\nA clear understanding of how AI works\nReal-world examples for your insurance business\nConfidence to evaluate AI tools\nPractical next steps for your team\n\nRegistrations: AI Fundamentals: From Theory to Practice
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/ai-fundamentals-from-theory-to-practice-2/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T033052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T051734Z
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SUMMARY:Worker to Worker Claims: Navigating Labour Hire Risks and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jacob Luca – Principal\, Barry Nilsson \nPresentation Summary\nWorker to worker claims remain one of the most challenging areas within labour hire\, marked by complex contractual arrangements\, shifting liability\, and rising claim costs. A single misstep can result in significant exposure and financial impact. \nThis session will unpack the key legal principles underpinning worker to worker claims\, explore recent case law trends\, and examine how contractual structures and indemnities influence liability outcomes. Our lawyers will share practical insights\, real-world examples\, and emerging trends to help attendees better understand coverage issues\, identify risk factors\, and manage claims with greater confidence. \nWhether you’re involved in placing cover\, assessing exposure\, or managing claims\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the nuances of labour hire arrangements and mitigate risk in this high-stakes area. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nSpot coverage issues and risk factors early\nNavigate liability with confidence\nApply proven strategies to manage claims effectively\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \n  \n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/worker-to-worker-claims-navigating-labour-hire-risks-and-responsibilities/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260616T022552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T022552Z
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SUMMARY:Active Assailant Risk: Business Exposure\, Crisis Response and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Alistair Sandilands (Director and Principal Underwriter at Collaboration Underwriting) & Richard Hancock (Regional Director APAC at Crisis24) \nActive assailant risk is not limited to the incidents that make headlines around the world. \nSome incidents arise from workplace grievances\, disgruntled employees or former employees\, domestic or family violence entering the workplace\, personal disputes\, fixation\, mental distress\, or other non-terrorism motivations. These are the events businesses may not hear much about\, but which can still cause serious disruption\, trauma and loss. \nThen there are the major public incidents — Bondi Junction\, the Sydney Lindt Café siege\, Bourke Street Mall and Easts Leagues Club — that many insureds look at and say\, “that would never happen here”. \nThe business exposure can be immediate and severe. Premises may be locked down or inaccessible\, trade may stop without warning\, staff and customers may need trauma support\, and businesses may face crisis communications\, security\, relocation and recovery costs. \nThese consequences can arise even where the insured was not directly targeted and has suffered little or no physical damage. \nWhile some violent incidents may be declared terrorism events for insurance purposes\, many active assailant events are not deemed terrorism. This session will focus on the practical business exposures that can follow a violent incident\, the crisis response and recovery support that may be required\, and why specialist Active Assailant cover deserves greater attention from brokers and insureds. \nThe session will be led primarily by Crisis24\, with Collaboration Underwriting aka “CoLab” providing the insurance market context and broker placement perspective. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand that active assailant risk is not limited to terrorism or high-profile public attacks.\nIdentify how active assailant incidents can arise from a range of motivations\, including workplace grievances\, domestic or family violence entering the workplace\, personal disputes\, fixation\, mental distress or other non-terrorism causes.\nRecognise the business exposures that may follow an active assailant incident\, including denial of access\, loss of trade\, trauma support\, crisis communications\, security\, relocation and recovery costs.\nUnderstand that business loss can occur even where the insured was not directly targeted and has suffered little or no physical damage.\nUnderstand the role of specialist crisis response support in the immediate aftermath of an incident and during the recovery phase.\nIdentify the types of insureds and business sectors where Active Assailant cover may warrant specific discussion.\nExplain to clients why standard insurance programmes may not always provide a complete response to the practical consequences of an active assailant event.\n\nRegistrations: Active Assailant Risk: Business Exposure\, Crisis Response and Recovery
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/active-assailant-risk-business-exposure-crisis-response-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T044917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T000324Z
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SUMMARY:M&A for MGAs: Opportunities and Risks in MGA Business Sales
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Matt Ellis (Partner)\, Brad Vinning (Partner) – Sparke Helmore Lawyers & John Phillipsz – Managing Director and Head of Howden RE Australia \nPresentation Summary: \nM&A activity in the insurance intermediary market continues to accelerate\, driven by strong investor appetite and the growing maturity of the Managing General Agent (MGA) model. With niche product lines\, specialist underwriting expertise\, and scalable distribution channels\, MGAs are increasingly viewed as attractive acquisition targets for both strategic and financial investors. \nIn this session\, Brad Vinning and Matt Ellis\, Partners at Sparke Helmore Lawyers\, will be joined by John Phillipsz\, Managing Director and Head of Howden RE Australia\, to explore: \n• The current state of the MGA market and key trends shaping M&A activity\n• The commercial and legal drivers of investment and consolidation\n• Common risks and due diligence challenges in MGA transactions\n• Practical insights from recent deals and lessons for sellers and acquirers \nThis session will be particularly relevant for MGA owners\, investors\, and insurance professionals seeking to understand market dynamics and prepare for future opportunities in business sales and acquisitions. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/ma-for-mgas-opportunities-and-risks-in-mga-business-sales/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T034134Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Trade Credit Insurance\, Why it's necessary and Capital TCS Referral program
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Jordan Penny (National Sales Manager) & Jamie Draper (Director) \nLearning Objectives \n\nBuild a deeper understanding of Trade Credit Insurance\nLearn how you can protect your customers credit risk\nUnderstand limitations of Trade Credit Insurance\nSee how Trade Credit Insurance can support business growth\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/understanding-trade-credit-insurance-why-its-necessary-and-capital-tcs-referral-program/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20250918T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T061553Z
UID:10000107-1784019600-1784037600@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:UAC Prism x Cogneesol 2026 Brisbane Market Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The NEW UAC Market Exchange App is available for broker registration for the market exchange and supports scanning exhibitor QR codes.\nhttps://registration.crowdcomms.com/uacbnemx2026/register\nCertificates will be issued 2-3 weeks post the market exchange electronically using data from the App. Minimum 25 scans.\n5 NIBA CPD points\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-brisbane-market-exchange/
LOCATION:The Star Brisbane\, 33 William Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000
CATEGORIES:Expos
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T040221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T001415Z
UID:10000169-1783684800-1783688400@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:The Impact of Unfair Contract Terms legislation on Insurance Policies and Construction Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Luke Preson (Partner)\, Carter Newell \nPresentation Summary \nIn 2023\, the scope of the Unfair Contract Terms regime under the Australian Consumer Law was significantly expanded and\, at the same time\, extended to financial products including policies of insurance. With the 2025 Full Federal Court appeal judgment in ASIC v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited\, the impact on insurers and brokers is becoming clearer. \nLearning Objectives\n \n\nUnderstand the expanded legislative framework\nAnalyse the implications for insurance policies\nAssess the application to construction contracts\nEvaluate compliance\, risk and mitigation strategies\nReflect on commercial and regulatory impacts\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/the-impact-of-unfair-contract-terms-legislation-on-insurance-policies-and-construction-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260609T235826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T235826Z
UID:10000180-1783598400-1783602000@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:AI in Underwriting: From Automation to Intelligent Agents
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Matt Neklapil\, Chief Technology Officer & Tomas Haulis\, Sales Director – Gratex \nThis session explores the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI agents within underwriting agencies. It will focus on how AI can enhance core underwriting operations\, including submission intake\, data extraction\, risk assessment\, and policy processing. The presentation will highlight real-world use cases across underwriting\, finance\, and claims\, demonstrating how agencies can reduce manual effort\, improve turnaround times\, and scale operations more efficiently. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDevelop an understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance underwriting productivity by automating data capture\, risk assessment and policy processing activities\nIdentify opportunities to reduce manual effort across underwriting operations\nAssess the role of AI in driving operational excellence within underwriting agencies\, including improved turnaround times\, cost efficiency\, and scalability of operations.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/ai-in-underwriting-from-automation-to-intelligent-agents/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260520T032100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T022816Z
UID:10000166-1783512000-1783515600@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:ATL appetite and motor agencies update
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Nick Evans – General Manager Distribution \nPresentation Summary\nThis session will focus on ATL’s core underwriting appetite but also the changes to the business and the other motor underwriting agencies that will form part of the wider business. \nLearning Objectives \n\nATL Insurance Group company updates\nInsurance products offered\nATL offers small fleet transport operators package via Sunrise\nInsuret offers cover for Rental Fleets of all sizes\nLarge Heavy Motor Fleets\nAppetite and Coverage\nBeating the referral fatigue – market leading referral response times\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f7304e1-9c64-4546-82ad-dcfaefacf4b6@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/atl-appetite-and-motor-agencies-update/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260609T014845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T014845Z
UID:10000177-1783440000-1783443600@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:AI Fundamentals: From Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nDaniel Fogarty\, CEO & Founder – Evari\nRobert Jeffery\, COO Evari & CEO QuivaWorks\,\nBrack Norris\, CPO Evari & CPO QuivaWorks\nGarth Lewis\, Head of Growth – Evari\n\nPresentation Summary \nWhat is AI? \nUnderstanding LLMs: How they’re built\, trained\, and why they work \nThe magic myth: Why they look intelligent but are really text predictors \nTokens & prompting: What they are\, why they matter\, and how to use them effectively \nModels & providers: The key differences and how to choose \nMemory & retrieval: How context and knowledge bases actually work \nData security: What happens with your data and why it matters \nAssistants & automation: What they are and why they’re different \n⚡ AI vs Traditional Automation \nWhy AI fundamentally changes how you think about automation \nHuman-in-the-loop vs straight-through processing \nReal use cases you can apply immediately \n🚀 Building with QuivaWorks \nLive demo: Create an AI assistant with behaviour\, knowledge & integrations \nReal example: A quote bot that hits your pricing engine and returns instant quotes \nWorkflow automation: Email trigger → Document processing → Quote generation \nLearning Objectives: \n\nA clear understanding of how AI works\nReal-world examples for your insurance business\nConfidence to evaluate AI tools\nPractical next steps for your team\n\nRegistrations: AI Fundamentals: From Theory to Practice
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/ai-fundamentals-from-theory-to-practice/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260706T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260609T020148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T020148Z
UID:10000179-1783339200-1783342800@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Insight to Action: Using Complaints to Improve Products and Claims Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Peter Plustwik\, General Manager – Lloyd’s Australia & Natalie Whitbread\, Customer Oversight Manager\, Lloyd’s ANZ \nPresentation Summary \nThis presentation will provide an overview of Lloyd’s complaints process and our oversight role\, highlighting how complaints can provide valuable insights into products\, wordings\, and processes. It will also explore key thematic issues observed and how these trends can be leveraged constructively to drive improvement. \nLearning Objective \nUnderstand the Lloyd’s complaints process and how complaints data can be leveraged as a valuable source of insight into product design\, policy wordings\, and operational processes to enhance customer outcomes\, strengthen controls\, and support continuous improvement. \nRegistrations: Insight to Action: Using Complaints to Improve Products and Claims Outcomes \n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/insight-to-action-using-complaints-to-improve-products-and-claims-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260408T225802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T233335Z
UID:10000162-1780059600-1780063200@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 State of Play in Accident & Health - 3 Part Virtual Event Series
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part virtual event series with AHI underwriting\, product\, claims and AHI Assist experts. \nAccident & Health can appear straightforward at placement – but it’s often one of the hardest covers to unwind when something goes wrong. Join our national underwriting\, product\, claims and AHI Assist expert panel as we examine the key themes shaping A&H programs\, pricing and broker decision-making in 2026. \nAbout the series\nAcross three focused sessions\, we’ll examine: \nPart 1: What drives different terms for similar clients | 1 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nHow workforce behaviour\, policy intent\, geography and operating context influence underwriting outcomes. \nPart 2: What shapes A&H risk thinking today | 15 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nHow underwriting\, product\, claims and assistance perspectives shape how A&H risks are considered in today’s environment. \nPart 3: Understanding A&H pricing and placing risks with more confidence | 29 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nWhat factors influence pricing\, and how brokers can place A&H risks they can stand behind. \nQ&A: In each session\, local underwriters ask the panel key questions and share real scenarios from working with our broker partners. \nDuring the screening\, members of our underwriting team will be available live via the chat panel to answer any questions you may have in real time. \nWhat you’ll gain \n\nPractical insights into A&H risk drivers in Australia\nAn understanding of how claims experience informs underwriting decisions\nGreater clarity on why terms and pricing vary\nA more structured approach to placing A&H risks\nAttend all three sessions and earn 3 CPD points.\n\nHow it works \n\nRegister once for access to all three sessions\, or select the individual sessions you’d like to attend\nAttend live or watch on-demand at your convenience\n1 CPD point awarded per completed session\n\nWho should attend  \n\nA&H risk drivers\nClaims-informed underwriting\nRegional nuance in A&H placement\nA&H pricing – from portfolio to individual accounts\nIntegrated support models\n\nRegistrations: https://www.ahiinsurance.com.au/broker-resources/virtual-event-series-2026-state-of-play-in-accident-and-health?utm_source=uac&utm_medium=third-party-newsletter&utm_campaign=ve-2026-state-of-play&utm_content=register
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/2026-state-of-play-in-accident-health-3-part-virtual-event-series/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260311T234504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T234901Z
UID:10000156-1779969600-1779973200@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Preventing the Preventable: Inside Industry Risks
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Damien Cullen (Head of Strategic Partnerships) & John Schroder (Head of Underwriting\, Product & Pricing) \nBuilding on “Beyond the ANZSIC Code\,” this session explores the real operational risks across hospitality\, manufacturing\, and retail. Every industry faces unique challenges\, and understanding them at a practical\, operational level helps brokers anticipate issues before they escalate. \nThis session takes the next step beyond classification to uncover how factors like safety and compliance in hospitality\, process and equipment risks in manufacturing\, and workforce or supply chain exposures in retail shape a client’s true risk profile. The webinar highlights how proactive engagement and tools like SafetyCulture can help brokers partner more effectively with clients\, reduce claim frequency\, and strengthen insurer confidence. \nDesigned for brokers who want to deliver tailored\, industry-specific value\, this session continues the “Preventing the Preventable” series — and can be adapted to focus on a single industry or provide a comparative overview across all three. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.) Understand the unique operational risk profiles of key industries\nIdentify common and emerging risks in hospitality\, manufacturing\, and retail\, and how they differ beyond surface-level classifications.\n2.) Translate industry-specific insights into actionable risk strategies\nUse operational understanding to develop more accurate and proactive client risk profiles.\n3.) Leverage digital tools to capture and monitor risk indicators\nApply tools like SafetyCulture to identify\, document\, and manage high-frequency operational risks.\n4.) Strengthen client relationships through industry expertise\nBuild credibility and trust by providing tailored\, industry-relevant advice that adds value beyond policy placement.\n5.) Promote proactive risk management and prevention\nEncourage early intervention and preventive practices that reduce losses and improve insurance outcomes. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \n 
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/preventing-the-preventable-inside-industry-risks/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260311T022416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T022416Z
UID:10000152-1779883200-1779886800@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Funding the Future: How Technology\, Trends and Insights Are Shaping Our Industry
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Claire Watson (Product Manager)\, Wai-Lum Tang (Head of Information Technology) & Cemal Akgul (Head of Risk & Collections). \nThis webinar\, hosted by IQumulate Premium Funding\, will provide an overview of the advantages of premium funding and offer an in-depth examination of its underlying mechanics. The session will include data-driven insights into the current business environment and analyse factors influencing business performance and borrower decision making\, and their implications for premium funding. Additionally\, we will discuss the evolving landscape of insurance distribution and technology\, highlighting their roles in shaping the industry. \nLearning Objectives: \n• What is Premium Funding\n• Benefits of Premium Funding\n• Who and what can fund\n• Understand the business environment and its impact on client behaviour\n• Understand trends and how these are impacting decision making by borrowers and brokers\n• Examine the current and upcoming changes in insurance distribution and understand how premium funding can support changes in consumer purchasing trends.\n• Examine the use of technology in funding and funding businesses and how it can drive efficiencies in your own brokerage. \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/funding-the-future-how-technology-trends-and-insights-are-shaping-our-industry/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260413T045821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T045821Z
UID:10000165-1779710400-1779714000@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:UAC EAP: Manager Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kim Connor (National Head of Psychological Services) – Procare Injury Management \nThis fast and focused 30‑minute session gives managers a clear understanding of how to use the UAC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Manager Assist to support team wellbeing and confidently navigate people‑related challenges. \nIn this short briefing\, leaders will learn: \n\nHow to recognise early signs of mental health changes\nWhat the UAC EAP offers and how employees can access it\nHow Manager Assist provides confidential coaching for leaders\nHow to talk about the EAP and reassure staff about confidentiality\nThe brief session is designed to be clear\, actionable\, and leadership‑oriented—giving managers the tools\, language\, and confidence to support their people while protecting their own wellbeing and make the most of the support available to them.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3580b5bd-7460-4eb9-8445-526e63563ce7@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/uac-eap-manager-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260326T215054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215054Z
UID:10000159-1779451200-1779454800@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:CPS230 - final readiness checklist for agencies
DESCRIPTION:Agenda: \n\nBrief recap of CPS 230 regulation\nApplicability criteria\nPractical steps how an agency and service provider needs to prepare\nManaging CPS 230 obligations in practice\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand regulatory requirements and applicability of CPS 230\nGet practical tools on what needs to be set in place to comply with CPS 230 as an agency and a service provider (not APRA-regulated entity)\nUnderstand what oversight related to CPS 230 means\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/cps230-final-readiness-checklist-for-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260311T235559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T024527Z
UID:10000157-1779105600-1779109200@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Emerging Industry Risks in Construction & Engineering and how to manage them
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Angela Winkler (Partner) & Justin Khouri (Special Counsel\, Property & Construction) \nWe will focus on the emerging insurance and legal risks in 2026 across a key industry sector for underwriting agencies – Construction & Infrastructure across Australia. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearning about the emerging insurance legal risks in the Construction & Infrastructure sector across Australia\nHow to effectively manage underwriting the risk & the claims response.\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/emerging-industry-risks-in-construction-engineering-and-how-to-manage-them/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260408T225802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T233335Z
UID:10000161-1778850000-1778853600@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 State of Play in Accident & Health - 3 Part Virtual Event Series
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part virtual event series with AHI underwriting\, product\, claims and AHI Assist experts. \nAccident & Health can appear straightforward at placement – but it’s often one of the hardest covers to unwind when something goes wrong. Join our national underwriting\, product\, claims and AHI Assist expert panel as we examine the key themes shaping A&H programs\, pricing and broker decision-making in 2026. \nAbout the series\nAcross three focused sessions\, we’ll examine: \nPart 1: What drives different terms for similar clients | 1 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nHow workforce behaviour\, policy intent\, geography and operating context influence underwriting outcomes. \nPart 2: What shapes A&H risk thinking today | 15 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nHow underwriting\, product\, claims and assistance perspectives shape how A&H risks are considered in today’s environment. \nPart 3: Understanding A&H pricing and placing risks with more confidence | 29 May 2026\, 1pm AEST\nWhat factors influence pricing\, and how brokers can place A&H risks they can stand behind. \nQ&A: In each session\, local underwriters ask the panel key questions and share real scenarios from working with our broker partners. \nDuring the screening\, members of our underwriting team will be available live via the chat panel to answer any questions you may have in real time. \nWhat you’ll gain \n\nPractical insights into A&H risk drivers in Australia\nAn understanding of how claims experience informs underwriting decisions\nGreater clarity on why terms and pricing vary\nA more structured approach to placing A&H risks\nAttend all three sessions and earn 3 CPD points.\n\nHow it works \n\nRegister once for access to all three sessions\, or select the individual sessions you’d like to attend\nAttend live or watch on-demand at your convenience\n1 CPD point awarded per completed session\n\nWho should attend  \n\nA&H risk drivers\nClaims-informed underwriting\nRegional nuance in A&H placement\nA&H pricing – from portfolio to individual accounts\nIntegrated support models\n\nRegistrations: https://www.ahiinsurance.com.au/broker-resources/virtual-event-series-2026-state-of-play-in-accident-and-health?utm_source=uac&utm_medium=third-party-newsletter&utm_campaign=ve-2026-state-of-play&utm_content=register
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/2026-state-of-play-in-accident-health-3-part-virtual-event-series/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260310T032257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T233504Z
UID:10000149-1778846400-1778850000@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Tips & tricks for pricing\, remediation and portfolio health
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Collin Wang (Director) & Dr Jonathan Cohen (Principal) \nUnderwriting agencies operate in competitive markets where performance can shift quickly\, and pricing capability is a key driver of both resilience and growth. \nThis session takes a practical\, end-to-end view of key pricing concepts and their application within differing contexts. Recognising that MGAs vary widely in size\, classes of business and pricing maturity\, we focus on core principles that apply broadly\, alongside pragmatic pathways to uplift capability in line with each agency’s context. We’ll bring this to life through illustrative case studies and examples\, and share common pitfalls\, limitations\, and lessons learned from working with both MGAs and capacity providers. \nThrough the discussion\, we will cover an end-to-end view of pricing processes including data\, modelling\, rate setting\, go-to-market implementation (including rating engines)\, and ongoing monitoring and feedback loops\, all supported by fit-for-purpose governance. We’ll show how stronger pricing practices enable not only timely course correction\, but also more confident decision-making\, sharper competitive positioning\, and better-informed capacity conversations. \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nIdentify their current level of pricing maturity and prioritise practical areas for uplift\nUnderstand the end-to-end pricing pipeline and the role of governance throughout\nDetect and respond to performance changes using structured monitoring and feedback loops\nImprove rate-setting and implementation to ensure pricing intent is delivered in market\nUse pricing insights to support stronger underwriting decisions and capacity discussions\nRecognise common pitfalls across pricing\, implementation and monitoring\, and how to avoid them\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d83f26a-b9a9-4afb-866e-435879bbacfb@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/10924/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20260315T223054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T223531Z
UID:10000158-1778760000-1778763600@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:Descartes Insurance Parametric Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join Lynn Roehrig from Descartes Underwriting in this session to explore the evolution of Parametric insurance and its increasing relevance to Agricultural risks. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDemystifying Parametric Insurance: An introduction to Parametric Insurance and its place in the current insurance market\nAgricultural Resilience: Tailoring solutions to farm-specific perils\nSpeed of payout: Walking through the claims process and using data to indemnify insureds\nProof of concept: Practical examples and success stories of Parametric Insurance\nThe roadmap to cover: What submission information is required to start a conversation for Parametric Insurance\n\nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/descartes-insurance-parametric-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260708T235838
CREATED:20250918T010315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T011025Z
UID:10000106-1778662800-1778680800@uac.org.au
SUMMARY:UAC CFC 2026 Melbourne Market Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The NEW UAC Market Exchange App is available for broker registration for the market exchange and supports scanning exhibitor QR codes.\nhttps://registration.crowdcomms.com/uacmelmx2026\nCertificates will be issued 2-3 weeks post the market exchange electronically using data from the App. Minimum 25 scans.\n5 NIBA CPD points\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-melbourne-market-exchange/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:Expos
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