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Australia News

Viva Energy claims insurance after fire, resumes trade
Australia looks to other markets as Chinese beef quota sets in
Satisfaction with brokers stabilises, still below 2024 peak
NSW becomes first state to ban new coal mines

New Zealand News

NZ study finds cigarette companies use images to mask smoking harm
Volcanic ash damage the subject of new Canterbury research
Aotearoa holds its own as a destination for Chinese students
Consumer body reviews add-on travel insurance

Asia News

Hong Kong police arrest 16 for scam car crash insurance claims
China plans for brain-computer interface applications
Taiwan launches AI-powered diabetes risk education program
Regulator says more Filipinos now buy insurance

Global News

Talent becomes insurance’s defining challenge - Aon
Why social media addiction is becoming an insurance problem
Top 100 Insurance Professionals List released
Human risk remains cybersecurity’s weakest link in 2026

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Thursday Thought-Leaders: Modernising and Changing NZ Insurance Law

Join Michael Cavanaugh, Special Counsel, and Sam Hider, Senior Associate, from Wotton Kearney as they break down what th

Thursday, 30 April 2026

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Thursday Thought-Leaders: Keeping the Weather out of AFCA: How Better Evidence Prevents Claims Disputes

Thursday, 7 May 2026

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Thursday Thought-Leaders: The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence for the Insurance Sector

This session will equip insurers and brokers with a realistic, sector‑specific understanding of AI’s opportunities

Thursday, 14 May 2026

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Thursday Thought-Leaders: Geopolitical Turmoil and the Economic Outlook

Join leading Oxford Economics experts for a clear-eyed assessment of Australia’s economic outlook, the inflation c

Thursday, 21 May 2026

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Events

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Annual General Meeting & Graduation Ceremony

Be part of an important afternoon as we reflect on the year and celebrate our graduates at the Graduation Ceremony.

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Rydges North Sydney 54 McLaren Street North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

Awards

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22nd Australian Insurance Industry Awards

The Australian Insurance Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australian organisations and individu

Thursday, 13 August 2026

ICC Sydney, New South Wales

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South Australian Charity Luncheon

Get ready for a bold new chapter of the iconic South Australian Charity Luncheon as we step into our 53rd year with a fr

Friday, 29 May 2026

Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia

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Up to 6.0 CIP Points

ANZIIF Business School of Insurance

Experience four expert-led sessions in one day, designed to strengthen capability and sharpen your perspective on the fu

Thursday, 18 June 2026

University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

Short Courses

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1 CIP Points

2026 Insurance Brokers Compliance Update

Insurance Broking, General Insurance, Claims

2026 Insurance Brokers Compliance Update

Insurance Broking, General Insurance, Claims

AUD $88

Short Course

2 CIP Points

The Building Blocks of Strata Insurance

Claims, General Insurance, Insurance Broking

The Building Blocks of Strata Insurance

Claims, General Insurance, Insurance Broking

AUD $121

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1 CIP Points

Getting It Right: right expert, right job, right time

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking

Getting It Right: right expert, right job, right time

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking

AUD $88

Short Course

1 CIP Points

Creating good outcomes for customers experiencing vulnerabilities.

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking, Life and Retirement Income

Creating good outcomes for customers experiencing vulnerabilities.

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking, Life and Retirement Income

AUD $88

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Industry Insights: March - April 2026

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Stay Connected:

Australia News

Viva Energy claims insurance after fire, resumes trade

Australia looks to other markets as Chinese beef quota sets in

Satisfaction with brokers stabilises, still below 2024 peak

NSW becomes first state to ban new coal mines

New Zealand News

NZ study finds cigarette companies use images to mask smoking harm

Volcanic ash damage the subject of new Canterbury research

Aotearoa holds its own as a destination for Chinese students

Consumer body reviews add-on travel insurance

Asia News

Hong Kong police arrest 16 for scam car crash insurance claims

China plans for brain-computer interface applications

Taiwan launches AI-powered diabetes risk education program

Regulator says more Filipinos now buy insurance

Global News

Talent becomes insurance’s defining challenge - Aon

Why social media addiction is becoming an insurance problem

Top 100 Insurance Professionals List released

Human risk remains cybersecurity’s weakest link in 2026

FREE Webinars

1 CIP Points

Thursday Thought-Leaders: Modernising and Changing NZ Insurance Law

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Online

1 CIP Points

Thursday Thought-Leaders: Keeping the Weather out of AFCA: How Better Evidence Prevents Claims Disputes

Thursday, 7 May 2026

Online

1 CIP Points

Thursday Thought-Leaders: The Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence for the Insurance Sector

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Online

1 CIP Points

Thursday Thought-Leaders: Geopolitical Turmoil and the Economic Outlook

Thursday, 21 May 2026

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Events

Annual General Meeting & Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Rydges North Sydney 54 McLaren Street North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

22nd Australian Insurance Industry Awards

Thursday, 13 August 2026

ICC Sydney, New South Wales

South Australian Charity Luncheon

Friday, 29 May 2026

Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia

Up to 6.0 CIP Points

ANZIIF Business School of Insurance

Thursday, 18 June 2026

University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

Short Courses

1 CIP Points

2026 Insurance Brokers Compliance Update

Insurance Broking, General Insurance, Claims

2026 Insurance Brokers Compliance Update

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AUD $88

2 CIP Points

The Building Blocks of Strata Insurance

Claims, General Insurance, Insurance Broking

The Building Blocks of Strata Insurance

Claims, General Insurance, Insurance Broking

AUD $121

1 CIP Points

Getting It Right: right expert, right job, right time

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking

Getting It Right: right expert, right job, right time

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking

AUD $88

1 CIP Points

Creating good outcomes for customers experiencing vulnerabilities.

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking, Life and Retirement Income

Creating good outcomes for customers experiencing vulnerabilities.

General Insurance, Claims, Insurance Broking, Life and Retirement Income

AUD $88

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