Christine Cupitt
For the first time, a landmark event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss how life insurance can create meaningful change for all Australians.
‘Wild For Life 2025’, the inaugural conference of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), will be taking place at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, on 2 April 2025.
“We are at a pivotal moment in Australia. About 3.4 million people are underinsured to meet basic needs for income protection[1]. Even more concerning, our research shows only one in three working Australians are aware of the life insurance coverage they have[2],” said Christine Cupitt, CEO of CALI.
“That’s why we’re looking beyond the horizon to understand the changing needs of all Australians.
“At the conference we’ll be diving into conversations about how insurers can better support women, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and people with mental health challenges.”
Attendees will make valuable connections with industry peers and gain insights from experts, policymakers, regulators, and consumer advocates.
A highlight is set to be a panel discussion on better serving women, including:
- Jamila Rizvi, a leading advocate, best-selling author, opinion columnist, podcast host, and gender equality advocate. As the Deputy Managing Director of Future Women, she champions gender equity in Australian workplaces by driving professional development, advocacy, and fostering a supportive community for women.
- Deanne Stewart, the CEO of Aware Super is an expert in super, wealth, and insurance. She is a strong advocate for gender equality and was honoured by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as a pay equity ambassador in 2019.
- Trish Gregory, CFP®, a millennial certified financial adviser and ReCALIbrate winner. She is renowned for her passionate advocacy for financial freedom and supporting women to enter the financial planning profession.
- Dr. Rebecca Huntley, one of Australia’s foremost researchers on social trends and a Fellow of the Women’s Leadership Institute of Australia and The Research Society. She leads CALI’s research work and has played an instrumental role in the Climate Compass, Gender Compass and Community Compass projects, which look at how Australians feel about critical issues in the community.
“Wild For Life 2025 isn’t just another industry event—it’s a call to action. This conference will challenge us to think bigger and act bolder in how life insurance serves Australians,” said Kent Griffin, CEO and Managing Director of MLC Life Insurance (becoming Acenda).
“With real conversations, real collaboration, and real outcomes, this is a unique opportunity to drive lasting change.”
CALI is also kicking off the 2025 review of the Life Code at a two-hour workshop, where attendees will help shape its foundations and deep dive into how it could better support Australians experiencing mental health challenges.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees from all parts of the life insurance ecosystem to influence the future of the Life Code and help shape its next evolution,” Ms Cupitt said.
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