The ANZIIF New Zealand Liability Conference is a premier event for insurance and finance professionals, spotlighting the latest developments and challenges in liability insurance.
This hybrid conference offers the flexibility to attend either in person or online, bringing together industry leaders to explore key topics.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and evolving risks, equipping them to navigate the complex landscape of liability insurance with confidence.
What to expect
- Explore expert-led sessions covering the latest developments in liability insurance
- Understand emerging risks and evolving market trends
- Connect and network with industry leaders and peer industry leaders
- Choose the format that suits you: in-person or online
Who should attend?
- Insurance and finance professionals working with liability products
- Industry leaders seeking to stay ahead of market developments
- Professionals aiming to broaden their knowledge and connections in liability insurance
NZ Liability Conference Event Committee
The NZ Liability Conference Event Committee curates the direction of the conference program. Drawing on deep industry expertise, the committee identifies priority topics, recommends speakers and helps shape content to ensure the agenda addresses the most pressing issues in liability insurance.
Committee Chair
Misha Heneghan, Partner - Wotton Kearney
Committee Members
- Edwin Boshier, Partner - Duncan Cotterill
- Jac Heale, Executive Broker - Gallagher
- Jeff Stagg, National Lead: Liability Services - Executive Adjuster - McLarens
- Michael McKenzie, Senior Underwriter - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
- Monica Maharaj, Lead - Liability Claims Manager - NZI
- Rachel Halpin, Specialist Consultant - Major & Complex Business Claims - Vero NZ
Presentations and Speakers
Presentation: Mitigating emerging risks in construction
Speakers:
- Industry experts to be announced
Presentation: From Incident to Evidence: forensic case analysis in General Liability, Fire and Property
Speakers:
- Russell Joseph, Managing Director of Corporate Risks and Specialist Forensic Fire Investigator
- Charles Henley, Special Counsel, Wotton Kearney
Presentation: Privacy Commissioner Update
Speaker:
- Michael Webster, Privacy Commissioner
Presentation: Product Liability vs Recall Insurance: managing contamination risk and coverage triggers
Speaker:
- Liability expert to be announced
Presentation: Regulatory Shifts: enforcement, education and the impact of reduced resourcing
Speakers:
- Daniel Robinson, Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill
- Rosie Judd, Senior Associate, Wynn Williams
Presentation: The Contract of Insurance: an insurance perspective
Speaker:
- Insurance market commentator to be announced
Presentation: Case law updates
Speakers:
- Legal experts to be announced
Presentation: The 2026 Economic Landscape
Speaker:
- Leading economist to be announced
Presentation: Soft skills to help navigate stress and manage resilience
Speaker:
- Leading New Zealand mediator to be announced
Award Categories & Criteria
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