This seminar will also run in Melbourne, Auckland, Perth, and Brisbane.
In this interactive seminar and workshop, we provide early career insurance professionals with the industry knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the workplace.
We believe anyone can reach their peak potential and be a rising star in the industry. This seminar presents tools, tips, and tricks to help anyone new to the industry succeed.
The 2025 theme is Building Meaningful Connections, designed to empower attendees with the confidence and strategies to engage, build, and maintain professional relationships. The program will feature two presentations from senior industry leaders, followed by an interactive speed networking session.
Learning Outcomes:
- To share practical strategies and boost confidence for attendees to engage, build and maintain professional relationships
- Access valuable insights into industry trends, challenges, and future directions from experienced leaders
- Learn how organisations approach problem-solving, innovation, and leadership
- Open doors for future partnerships, collaborations, and business development opportunities
- Improved critical thinking and strategic planning skills from exposure to leadership strategies and decision-making processes
- Exposure to fresh perspectives, which can inspire new ideas and innovative approaches
The presentations will cover the purpose of networking, tips and tricks, personal experiences, and how networking skills can support career growth. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from experienced speakers.
The seminar will culminate in a speed networking session, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers. This session will allow participants to put their new skills into practice and expand their professional network in a supportive environment.
Afternoon tea refreshments will be provided, with networking drinks and canapés from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For further information, please contact the ANZIIF Events Team.
Seminar Agenda
| Time | Agenda Session |
| 1:00-1:20pm | Arrive and Registration |
| 1:20-2:35pm | Welcome, Presentations, and Q&A |
| 2:35-3:00pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Speed Networking |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Networking Drinks |
Acknowledgements
ANZIIF gratefully acknowledges the generous assistance and support of the event content committee.
- Linh Nguyen - Director, PrizeGard
- Kara McInnes - National Claims Service Manager, CHU
- Marianne Li - Insurance Manager, Scouts NSW
- Tahlia Rogers Brown - Client Executive - Affinity Professional Risks, Marsh
- Tylah Jones - Account & Development Executive, McLardy McShane
- Shadman Quadri - Industrial Special Risk, IAG
- Marcus Stavrakis - Actuary, Finity
- Tama Rawhiti - Chief Risk Officer, AIG
Jenny Bax
Jenny Bax
CEO
Underwriting Agencies Council
With 30 years in the general insurance industry, 20 of those years in Senior Management and Leadership roles, Jenny is a highly driven and strategic senior executive who is a founding member and the current Chair of ANZIIF’s General Insurance Faculty Advisory Board.
A practicing Certified Insurance Professional, demonstrating a lifetime commitment to study and ongoing learning has seen Jenny achieve a Graduate Diploma in Insurance and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University.
Jenny has worked for several leading insurers in a variety of operational and management roles both in Australia and overseas. Jenny is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer at the Underwriting Agencies Council and passionate about shaping the future of UAC and delivering its members a road map for success.
Andrew Hall
Andrew Hall
Executive Director and CEO
Insurance Council of Australia
Andrew joined the Insurance Council of Australia in September 2020 from the Commonwealth Bank, where he served as the Executive General Manager for Corporate Affairs for seven years. At CBA he was responsible for the management of CBA’s corporate reputation, public affairs and sustainability.
He was previously Director of Corporate and Public Affairs for Woolworths Limited for six years, overseeing a similar portfolio and participating as a member of the Management Board.
Andrew’s professional career started as a journalist in regional New South Wales in 1994, before moving to Canberra in 1996 where he worked in federal politics for 10 years as a ministerial media advisor. From 2001 to 2007 he was the Federal Director of the Nationals, leading the party as campaign director for federal elections.
His expertise in the corporate affairs profession has been recognised with admission to the Arthur W. Page Society, recognition in the International Top 50 Corporate Affairs Professionals (Salt & Shein 2014) and in the inaugural award of Top 50 Outstanding LGBTI Leaders in Australia (Deloitte 2016) for his work in leadership roles, diversity and on the Board of Equality Australia for the marriage equality campaign.
He has extensive experience in governance, both in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. He serves on the boards of Rural Aid, and PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
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Thank you to our sponsors
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? For more information on how your organisation can benefit as a sponsor of this leading professional development program, please contact Barbara Maruno, Partnerships Manager by email at [email protected].
