Industry leaders to share pearls of wisdom with insurance up-and-comers

Catherine Pettitt

Young insurance professionals will meet with current industry heavyweights in a series of events aimed to foster the next generation of industry leaders.

The Generation i: Leaders of the Pack afternoon workshop series, an initiative of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance Finance’s Gen i program, will see under 35s given the opportunity to meet with industry figures in five cities across Australia.

“These events are based on small group conversations where discussion is open, frank and relaxed. Each leader will meet with around nine under-35s to talk about career progression, skill building, how to overcome challenges, how to lead and anything else that might be on the minds of the attendees. This is about helping the next generation of insurance leaders to learn, develop confidence and gain valuable advice on how to move forward in their insurance careers,” said Catherine Pettitt, Chair of the ANZIIF Gen i Council.

The events are part of the Institute’s work to foster the next generation of insurance talent and to aid with talent retention and skills development among young people, said David McKinnis, CEO of Insight Australia Group, one of the 60 industry leaders who will participate.

“These Gen i events are an outstanding initiative which provides aspiring young professionals an excellent forum to not only meet with like-minded individuals, but also to interact and learn from senior insurance figures about their success and how to avoid potential pitfalls in order to have a successful, fulfilling and rewarding career.  I also know that the industry leaders involved are not only excited about meeting the future leaders of our industry but are always impressed with the quality, enthusiasm and passion of the attendees.”

The workshops will be led by Executive Coach, Sue Zablud,a Director of Human Asset Development Group.