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Theme and speakers announced for ANZIIF General Insurance Breakfast

01 Nov 2023

From ANZIIF - Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance

Stella Pruscino

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the panellists and theme for the 35th ANZIIF General Insurance Breakfast on 6 December at the Fullerton Sydney and online.

This year’s theme is Climate Change, Catastrophe, and the Effect on a Hard Market. The panellists will delve into this topic during two fireside chats and explore it from a range of perspectives in the general insurance sector.

The panellists include well-known industry leaders:

Daniel Fogarty – CEO and Founder, Evari
David Gow – Head of Claims, CHU
Kylie MacFarlane – Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Council of Australia
Stella Pruscino – Account Director, Edgewise
Ryan Crompton – Managing Director, Risk Frontiers

Stella Pruscino is set to contribute her insights and advice into how insurers can avoid slipping into a soft market.

Pruscino emphasises the importance of long term strategies stating, “after many years of a firm market we are starting to see increased competition and a levelling of rates in certain classes of insurance, but we know all too well that maintaining a balance between risk and profitability is crucial.”

“For Brokers and insurers we need to be proactive in adjusting our strategies and focus on the long-term sustainability rather than the short-term gains that a shifting market can bring. I look forward to delving deeper into this topic at the event,” adds Pruscino.

Registration closes Thursday, 30 November.

Tags:Daniel Fogarty David Gow Kylie MacFarlane Ryan Crompton Stella Pruscino

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