Insurance News Outlook 2025

Join us for the annual Insurance News Outlook 2025, where the brightest minds in the insurance industry come together to chart the course for the year ahead. This event encompasses the issues that have defined the past year and provides an in-depth look at what lies ahead. Attendees will gain exclusive insights from the latest Finity report, offering unparalleled access to the most up-to-date market trends, industry pressures, and emerging opportunities.

This year, our sessions dive into everything from evolving customer demands to the latest technological advancements that are reshaping the industry. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of the key trends and practical strategies that will help them navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2025.

12 March 2025 @ Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney

About the conference

Why You Should Attend

Gain a competitive edge at Insurance News Outlook 2025. This event brings together the industry’s thought leaders to explore crucial insights and innovations that will shape the year ahead.

Access exclusive data and insights from the latest Insurance News/Finity 2025 Risk Appetite Report

Explore emerging growth opportunities within the Australian market, including high-potential sectors and new client demands

Discover practical strategies for navigating cost pressures, with expert-led discussions on tackling affordability

Learn from top industry CEOs about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing insurance in 2025

Connect with other leaders and professionals who are shaping the future of insurance in Australia

What You Will Learn

Get ready to dive into actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies. Attendees will leave with clear takeaways to inform their 2025 planning.

Key findings on market trends and risk appetites from the Insurance News/Finity 2025 report

The latest technological advances and regulatory changes that are reshaping insurance

Practical approaches to addressing client affordability concerns, especially in property insurance

Transparency trends and compliance expectations that will define insurer-client relationships

CEO perspectives on tackling industry challenges and seizing new opportunities in the coming year

The event will be held in Sydney, at Doltone House, Hyde Park, 181 Elizabeth Street

Secure your spot today

Participation is eligible for 5 NIBA CPD points and 8 ANZIIF CIP points

Contact information:

Sponsorship enquiries: Daniel Brami – danielb@insurancenews.com.au
Event enquiries: Julie Smyth – julies@insurancenews.com.au

Industry Speakers

Susie Amos

Principal - Finity Consulting

Nathan Bourne

Senior Executive Leader - Credit, Banking and General Insurance - ASIC

Julia Davis

Senior Policy & Communications Officer - Financial Rights Legal Centre

John Deex

Editor-in-chief - Insurance News

Simone Dossetor

CEO - Insurtech Australia

Richard Enthoven

Founder - Hollard Australia

Nick Hawkins

Managing Director and CEO - IAG

Alexandra Hordern

General Manager, Regulatory & Consumer Policy - Insurance Council of Australia

Chris Mackinnon

Regional Director, Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa - Lloyd's

John McCabe

President, Australia - Liberty Specialty Markets

Michael Miller

Chief Executive Commercial and Personal Injury - Suncorp

Prue Monument

General Manager Code Compliance & CEO Banking Code Compliance Committee - AFCA

Pravesh Ponna

Principal - Finity Consulting

Stella Pruscino

Account Director - Edgewise

Glen Riddell

Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific - Berkley Re

Nicholas Scofield

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer - Allianz

Sam Weaver

General Manager - Coalition Insurance

Trent Williams

Head of Broking, Pacific - WTW

Event agenda

08.15	Registrations open
09.00	Welcome and introduction
09.10	SESSION 1 ⇀ Insurance News/Finity 2025 Market Outlook Report Revealing the latest market trends and their impact on insurers’ risk appetites • John Deex, Editor-in-chief – Insurance News • Susie Amos, Principal – Finity Consulting • Pravesh Ponna, Principal – Finity Consulting
10.15	SESSION 2 ⇀ Looking Into the Future (Panel discussion) Forecasting long-term trends and challenges that will shape the insurance industry over the next decade • Glen Riddell, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific – Berkley Re • Stella Pruscino, Account Director – Edgewise • Simone Dossetor, CEO – Insurtech Australia • Sam Weaver, General Manager – Coalition Insurance
11.15	Morning tea
11.45	SESSION 3 ⇀ Growth Opportunities in the Australian Market Identifying and exploring new growth opportunities within the Australian insurance market • Richard Enthoven – Founder, Hollard Australia
12.25	Morning sessions wrap-up
12.30	LUNCH
13.10	SESSION 4 ⇀ Grasping the Nettle on Affordability (Panel discussion) Addressing the growing issue of insurance affordability, particularly in property insurance • Alexandra Hordern, General Manager, Regulatory & Consumer Policy – Insurance Council of Australia • Julia Davis, Senior Policy & Communications Officer – Financial Rights Legal Centre • Nicholas Scofield, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer – Allianz
14.15	SESSION 5 ⇀ The Future is Transparent Evolving expectations around transparency within the insurance industry • Prue Monument, General Manager Code Compliance & CEO Banking Code Compliance Committee – AFCA • Nathan Bourne, Senior Executive Leader – Credit, Banking and General Insurance – ASIC
15.15	Afternoon tea
15.45	SESSION 6 ⇀ Challenges and Opportunities in 2025 (Panel discussion) Summarising the key challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry in 2025 • Chris Mackinnon, Regional Director, Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa – Lloyd’s • Michael Miller, Chief Executive Commercial and Personal Injury – Suncorp • John McCabe, President, Australia – Liberty Specialty Markets • Nick Hawkins, Managing Director and CEO – IAG • Trent Williams, Head of Broking, Pacific – WTW
16.45	Closing notes
16.50	Networking drinks
17.30	Conference close

Gold partners

Liberty Specialty Markets is a global insurer and reinsurer. They partner with insurance brokers to bring value and solutions to Asia Pacific’s most significant business and government organisations, helping them protect what they earn, build and own. When a claim occurs, Liberty Specialty Markets is right there with their clients, offering flexible approaches to get the best claims outcome for everyone. This drives the genuine and long-standing relationships they have established over the years, allowing them to look beyond today, help their clients plan for tomorrow, and protect what matters most.

Finity is Australia’s largest independent strategic analytics firm, known for delivering powerful insights through advanced actuarial and data analytics expertise. With a deep understanding of the insurance sector, Finity works with clients to address complex challenges and identify growth opportunities. The firm’s diverse offerings—ranging from actuarial consulting to data-driven climate risk analysis and advanced technology solutions—are tailored to help their clients navigate emerging trends, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations.