April Rinne

ANZIIF has confirmed the full program for its inaugural International Summit, a two-day event bringing professionals to Sydney from across insurance, risk and financial services in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond.

The Summit takes place on 11 to 12 February 2027 at the International Convention Centre Sydney and is built around four concurrent content streams. Delegates can move between them to shape the two days around the issues most relevant to their role and organisation.

The four streams span the forces reshaping the industry.

• Macro: explores the global economic, geopolitical and societal trends reshaping the insurance landscape.
• Technology examines the transformative impact of AI, cyber, digital innovation and data-driven decision making.
• Innovation showcases emerging products, evolving business models and customer-centric strategies that are redefining the industry.
• Resilience focuses on navigating uncertainty through effective risk management, governance, regulation, leadership and operational resilience.

The keynote line-up spans international and local voices. Global thought leaders Jerry Michalski and April Rinne join Australian speakers Tane Hunter and Michael McQueen, alongside senior industry leaders including Munich Re Managing Director Scott Hawkins, Sedgwick Australia CEO Simon Kay and Aon Head of Climate Analytics APAC Dr Tom Mortlock.

The program also draws speakers from beyond insurance. ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga, geopolitics analyst Dr Merriden Varrall of Vantage Geopol, Future Skills Organisation CEO Patrick Kidd and Pierre Skorich of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Taskforce bring economics, global risk, workforce and integrity to the agenda.

ANZIIF CEO Katrina Shanks said the cross-sector line-up was a strategic choice.

“We wanted a program that looks outward, not just inward. Economic shifts, geopolitics, workforce change and integrity are all reshaping insurance, whether we engage with them or not.

“We built the Summit to bring those voices onto one stage alongside insurance leaders, so the industry can understand these forces and get ahead of them.”

The Summit is expected to draw more than 900 delegates and over 60 marketplace exhibitors.

Event details

The 2027 ANZIIF International Summit takes place 11 to 12 February 2027 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. Early bird registration closes on 18 September 2026.

Registration and full program details are available at the Summit registration website.

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Scott Hawkins

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Hawkins to its Board.

With over 25 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, Mr Hawkins brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to ANZIIF’s Board.

Scott holds extensive experience spanning both direct insurance and reinsurance, with roles involving lines of business across Australia and international regions.

Currently serving as Managing Director of Munich Re, he has also held a variety of senior positions within the company, including managing non-life reinsurance businesses, technical underwriting, underwriting management, and client management.

“I am excited to join the ANZIIF Board and work with the excellent ANZIIF team,” says Hawkins. “I look forward to helping guide the education and career development of the current and future employees in our industry.”

Mr. Hawkins’ appointment to the ANZIIF Board reinforces ANZIIF’s ongoing commitment to uplifting the professional standards of the insurance industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome Scott to our Board. His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as ANZIIF continues to evolve, ensuring we continue to deliver high quality education as well as a modern and relevant membership-based community for all insurance professionals”, says ANZIIF CEO, Katrina Shanks.

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