Calendar of Events

JUNE 2026

June 10th

Topic:  Future-proofing the insurance industry - Part 1

Presenter:  Migel Estoque-Wilson  |  Climate Wise

Join us for two concise webinars designed to help you have conversations with your SME clients about mitigating the risks of climate impacts, and why early action directly improves their resilience, insurability, and your portfolio performance.  

June 11th

Topic: How is insurance responding to rural weather extremes?

Presenters:  John Moss & Steve Clarke  |  Vero

Four seasons in one day. How about four or more weather events in one financial year? What does a “bad” weather year look like now? Were your rural customers able to trade successfully over the last financial year? Do we need to rethink how we discuss and present insurance and self-insurance options to rural customers?  

June 16th

Topic:  What’s in a name? - motor vehicle payout disputes 

Presenter:  Claire Benjamin  |  IFSO
(Time: 10.30am-11am)

When cars are written off, the IFSO Scheme often sees disputes about the amount paid out by the insurer. In this webinar Claire Benjamin, IFSO Scheme Legal Counsel, explains the IFSO Scheme’s approach to settling these disputes and the principles employed to ensure fair and reasonable outcomes.

June 17th

Topic:  Future-proofing the insurance industry - Part 2

Presenter:  Migel Estoque-Wilson  |  Climate Wise

Join us for two concise webinars designed to help you have conversations with your SME clients about mitigating the risks of climate impacts, and why early action directly improves their resilience, insurability, and your portfolio performance.  

June 18th

Topic:  Product recall & commercial legal expenses 

Presenters:  Sharna Garbett & Ron Curin  |  Delta

In this session we will identify key product recall exposures for businesses and suitable insurance solutions. 

June 23th

Topic:  Health & Safety statutory liability claims, including real-world claims examples 

Presenter:  Olivia Lund  |  Duncan Cotterill

Update on recent developments in Health and Safety matters including case law review.

June 24th

Topic:  Employment practices liability 

Presenters:    Leilani Isidro & James Heard  |  AIG
Sarah Townsend  |  Duncan Cotterill

Join Leilani Isidro, James Heard of AIG and Sarah Townsend of Duncan Cotterill to learn about claims trends on Employment Practice Liability Insurance. This webinar features industry trends, case studies and opportunities for questions at the end of the session. 


JULY 2026

July 7th

Topic:  Construction cost consultants overview

Presenters: Tash Heslop-McIntosh & Danielle Martini  |  Cost Consultants

In this webinar, we will walk you through the robust methodology behind our valuations — including how we conduct full site inspections, comprehensive measurement, and precise itemisation of every construction component. We’ll also cover how we assess other important cost factors including preliminary and general costs, builders margin, professional fees, demolition, and inflation provisions, which are very important in the current climate.

July 8th

Topic:  How to assist a client with an MD/BI claim (with claims examples) 

Presenter:  Emma Gabor  |  Gabor Law

This presentation will explore real claims involving material damage and business interruption losses, along with key insights from recent case law. 

July 15th

Topic:  Jewellery insurance and claims: A valuers perspective

Presenter:  Paul Nilson  |  Gemlab

Accurate valuations sit at the heart of effective jewellery insurance. In this session, independent jewellery valuer Paul Nilsson of Gemlab unpacks common valuation pitfalls, key claims challenges, and the critical issues brokers should watch for to better protect clients and reduce friction when losses occur. 

July 21st

Topic:  Information Technology  

Presenter:  Presentation by Dual

More details to come*

July 22nd

Topic:  Relationship building and managing differing views  - Part 2

Presenter:  Trevor Slater 

Following on from Part 1 of this webinar where skills to connect with your customer were discussed, we now 'turn the tables' so to speak and look into what effect you have on the client relationship. This webinar looks at all of the skills and processes that will help to address these challenges and to result in a positive outcome. 

July 29th

Topic:  Business Interruption – Claim example and how well would your client’s cover have performed?

Presenter:  Mark Anderson  |  Commercial Loss Management

We will work through a Business Interruption calculation of loss as a worked example.


AUGUST 2026 

August 4th

Topic:  The good, bad, and interesting - recent cases in general insurance

Presenters:  Finn Pethers-Boak & Isabel Sheat  |  IFSO
(Time: 10.30am-11am)

Sometimes the IFSO Scheme gets cases that appear straightforward but on investigation the complexities of the dispute are revealed. The IFSO will review some of the cases they have seen over the past year that they think are interesting.

August 12th

Topic:  Workplace change made easy understanding and embracing discomfort

Presenter:  Lance Burdett  |  Warn International

This presentation will provide detail on the common issues faced whilst handling Body Corporate claims, the importance of clear communication channels and issues encountered whilst maintaining regulatory compliance.

August 13th

Topic:  General liability - back to basics

Presenter:  Ian Thompson  |  Vero Liability

This Back to Basics: Public Liability Webinar will provide a comprehensive breakdown of Public Liability insurance. 

August 18th

Topic: Commercial motor

Presenter:  Michael Hookham  |  Delta

Autonomous Driving, Geopolitical & Supply Chain Risks the Impact on Motor Insurance. This Webinar will touch on the emerging trend of Autonomous vehicles and the impact on Insurance along with Geopolitical & Supply Chain Risks The Impact on the market.

August 19th

Topic:  BI - Policy items/clauses/memoranda/conditions not often considered - Part 1

Presenter:  Mark Anderson  |  Commercial Loss Management 

In these two parts  we will delve into areas of the business interruption policy that are often overlooked. Part 2 is 9 September. 

August 20th

Topic:  Civil litigation 101

Presenter:  Brad Olsen  |  Fee Langstone

As economic conditions remain challenging the number of disputes being litigated is increasing.  As a result the number of claims involving litigation is on the rise.  This seminar will focus at a high level on the essential steps involved in a High Court civil proceeding, discuss common issues that arise during such a matter, identify the key time periods and address common terms that your clients will encounter during such proceedings.  

August 25th

Topic:  Insurance law

Presenter:  Cecilia Milne  |  Duncan Cotterill

Update on recent insurance law developments, including cases of interest and legislative change relevant to the industry.   

August 26th

Topic:   FAP monitoring insights webinar

Presenters:  Andy Crow & Lucy Relf  |  FMA

Join us as we reflect on 2025/26 regulatory priorities and share key insights from FMA’s monitorings. We will also look ahead to 2026/27 regulatory priorities and what the FMA will be focusing on going forward. This session is an opportunity to connect with the regulator, discuss their regulatory priorities and insights, and ask questions.


*No details available at the time of print.



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