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SUMMARY:Understanding Accident & Sickness Insurance: Protecting Clients When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Debra Crowe (General Manager) & Jono Edwards (Distribution Director) \nAccidents and illness can strike without warning\, leaving clients exposed to financial stress just when they need support the most. In this webinar\, we’ll unpack the fundamentals of Accident & Sickness insurance and why it’s becoming an increasingly vital part of client protection strategies in 2026. \nYou’ll gain practical insight into how the products work\, what it covers\, and how to spot opportunities to add real value for your clients. Whether you’re new to this space or looking to refine your approach\, this session will help you confidently discuss and position Accident & Sickness as part of a well-rounded insurance portfolio. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand why Accident & Sickness cover is gaining importance in today’s risk landscape.\n2. Learn what Accident & Sickness insurance typically covers — and common misconceptions to watch for.\n3. Identify client profiles and scenarios where Accident & Sickness insurance adds business value. \nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/94ff0b56-d2fb-49a4-a0d9-24a30b994441@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/understanding-accident-sickness-insurance-protecting-clients-when-life-doesnt-go-to-plan/
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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/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T120000
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SUMMARY:Recent developments in vicarious liability
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Janelle Barron\, Special Counsel \nVicarious liability arises most commonly in employment contexts. Recent decisions have tested the scope and boundaries of this doctrine\, culminating in the recent High Court decision in Bird v DP [2024 HCA 41]. We’ll explore the current boundaries of the doctrine and explore where these may continue to be tested. \nBy the end of this activity\, participants will be able to:\n• Identify and understand vicarious liability issues\, including how they relate to employment contexts\n• Understand the impact of recent court decision on vicarious liability\, and how the doctrine of vicarious liability may evolve further\n• Understand the impact of these changes on the risk framework for writing EPL and similar policies\n• Understand the potential impact on their own business practices \nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/986ca28c-1493-4a08-ab03-e17174acaa19@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/recent-developments-in-vicarious-liability/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Leisure Liability: Understanding the Risks Behind the Fun
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Paul Douglas – Managing Director & Andrea Durant – Underwriter \nFrom adventure parks to aquatic centres\, leisure and recreation businesses face unique liability exposures that standard cover just doesn’t address. This session unpacks the key risk areas in leisure operations\, explores recent claims examples\, and highlights how brokers can position Leisure Liability cover as a must-have for their clients. \nKey learnings: \n1. Identify the hidden exposures in leisure\, sport\, and recreation businesses\n2. Learn how to explain liability protection in plain language clients understand\n3. Understand where specialist cover outperforms standard liability policies \nRegistrations: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/leisure-liability-understanding-the-risks-behind-the-fun/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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SUMMARY:The Broker's AI Handbook for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Scott Bennett – Founder & CEO and Frank Ziegler – Founder & CTO \nThe Broker’s AI Handbook for 2026 provides Australian insurance brokers with practical\, up-to-date insights on how to safely and effectively adopt artificial intelligence in their daily work. \nThis session demystifies general AI tools like ChatGPT as well as showcasing custom AI solutions being developed by leading Insurtechs to streamline manual processes\, improve client experience and meet compliance standards. \nParticipants will all receive a free copy of Brokernote’s AI Handbook for 2026.2 \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how AI is transforming the Australian insurance industry and the role brokers can play in its safe adoption.\nIdentify practical opportunities to use AI tools – such as ChatGPT and custom Insurtech solutions – to automate manual processes\, enhance efficiency\, and improve client experience.\nEvaluate the compliance\, privacy\, and ethical considerations when applying AI in broking.\nApply best practices for safely integrating AI into daily workflows to improve decision-making\, accuracy\, and client trust.\n\nRegistrations: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/00528d8f-2def-4464-9b9a-d4be3631f9b9@6d96f8f2-00e8-4ea1-9ba7-fd86f83ec1b3
URL:https://uac.org.au/event/the-brokers-ai-handbook-for-2026/
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