About the seminar

The Australian strata insurance sector stands at a critical juncture in an ever-evolving landscape marked by rapid growth and unprecedented challenges. “Exploring Tomorrow’s Strata” is a focused half-day seminar intended for insurance brokers keen to deepen their understanding of the current and future state of strata insurance.

Exploring Tomorrow’s Strata provides a platform to address:

  • Industry growth trends
  • The pressing issue of insurance affordability
  • The escalating impact of natural catastrophes, and
  • The unique challenges posed by building defects.

The seminar aims to present a detailed analysis of these key areas through expert-led presentations, fostering an informed discussion on risk management and the factors influencing insurance costs.

Join us as we navigate the complexities of the strata insurance market, aiming to illuminate the challenges, opportunities, and actionable strategies for risk management.

The event will be held in Sydney, at 12-Micron
(Tower 1, Level 2/100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney)

Participation is eligible for 4 NIBA CPD points and 4 ANZIIF CIP points

Industry Speakers

Jonathan Cohen

Principal - Taylor Fry

Michael Giansiracusa

CEO - Whitbread

Insurance Brokers

Kimberley Jonsson

CEO - CHU

John Minns

NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner

Sharanjit Paddam

Principal, Climate Analytics - Finity Consulting

Tyrone Shandiman

Managing Director -
Strata Insurance Solutions

Chairperson - Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby

John Trowbridge

Insurance industry specialist and author

Bronwyn Weir

Managing Director - Weir Legal & Consulting

Event agenda

07.30

Registrations open and breakfast

08.00

Welcome and introduction

08.10

SESSION 1 ⇀ Growth Trends in Strata Insurance
Kimberley Jonsson
CEO – CHU

09.00

SESSION 2 ⇀ Responding to Nature’s Wrath
Sharanjit Paddam
Principal, Climate Analytics – Finity Consulting

09.45

Coffee break

10.15

SESSION 3 ⇀ Unravelling Affordability
(Panel Session)

  • Tyrone Shandiman
    Managing Director – Strata Insurance Solutions
    Chairperson – Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby (ACIL)
  • Jonathan Cohen
    Principal – Taylor Fry
  • Michael Giansiracusa
    CEO – Whitbread Insurance Brokers
  • John Trowbridge
    Insurance industry specialist and author

11.15

SESSION 4 ⇀ Regulatory Developments Impacting the Assessment of Building Risk
Bronwyn Weir
Managing Director – Weir Legal & Consulting

11.35

SESSION 5 ⇀ Countering Maintenance Reluctance
John Minns
NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner

12.00

Seminar wrap-up

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