Sunday 20 September

8.00am – 6.00pm
Registration desk open

9.00am – 10.30am
NIBA Exhibition on Show & Light Breakfast
Ground Floor Bayside Grand Hall

A light breakfast will be available in the NIBA Exhibition each morning with fresh fruit, pastries plus baristas serving great coffee. The NIBA Convention offers an exhibit hall packed with services and solutions with more than 30 organisations showcasing the industry’s latest products and services. Meet underwriters and service-suppliers and fi nd out what’s new in the world of insurance. Don’t forget your Exhibitor Passport to be in the draw for this year’s great prize.

10.30am – 12.30pm
Official Convention Opening Steve Lardner, NIBA President
Level 1 Bayside Auditorium

CPD: 2 Points

Featuring the James Morrison Trio Enjoy a very special welcome to the NIBA Convention with an intimate performance from Australia’s undisputed King of Fine Jazz. James Morrsion takes centre stage to lead his players through a set of hot tunes and cool arrangements along with the gal he describes as “The greatest gift to Australian Jazz in the last decade”, Emma Pask

Lex McKeown Trophy – Awarded at the discretion of the President to an individual who has provided outstanding service to NIBA and the broking profession.

NIBA General Insurer of the Year – The general insurance industry’s most hotly contested prize, because it’s brokers who do the judging on a strict range of criteria.

The Warren Tickle Memorial Award – Meet the Young Professionals selected to represent their regions for this prestigious award. Only one will walk away with the award, but as you’ll see, they’re all winners.

12.30pm – 1.30pm
Networking Lunch in the NIBA Exhibition

1.30pm – 2.15pm
The Art of Flow Dr Adam Fraser
Level 1 Bayside Auditorium

CPD: .75 Points

Let’s face it, life is getting faster and faster and shows no signs of slowing down. Business is more competitive now than at any other time in history! “Flow” is a realtime solution to stress and burn out that doesn’t involve adding another task to your already full to-do list! At the heart of fl ow we fi nd the key to getting more done for a longer period of time, without burning out. Get ready to learn how to go with the fl ow, change the way you think, rehab bad working habits and get ‘In the Zone’.

2.15pm – 3.00pm
Dark times, bright future Matt Drennan, Director of Investments, Zurich Financial Services Australia
Level 1 Bayside Auditorium

CPD: .75 Points

In the midst of economic uncertainty, Matt Drennan is just the person to explain what happened to get the insurance industry to where it is today, and where it is likely to be going in the future. A popular commentator with a sharp wit and an even sharper insight into factors that will affect the global and local markets, you can rely on Matt to give you fresh perspectives on the wide world of fi nance while providing understandings on opportunities for the future.

3.00pm – 3.30pm
Networking Break in the NIBA Exhibition

3.30pm – 4.15pm
Climate Change: The Missing Science Professor Ian Plimer
Level 1 Bayside Auditorium

CPD: .75 Points

Taking ocean, earth, life, sun and heavens in context with the atmosphere gives a fresh perspective of the reasons why scientists are beginning to become aware that the new religion of “climate change” has captivated the uninformed, courted the politicians and threatened to cripple our capacity to develop as a nation. Professor Plimer provide insights into the reasons why he believes that the concerns of the “climate change crusaders” is a “load of hot air”.

4.15pm – 5.30pm
Network in the NIBA Exhibition
Ground Floor Bayside Grand Hall

5.30pm – 10.00pm
NIBA Goes to Luna Park
Departing from Convention Wharf

10.30pm – 12.00am
NIBAR Bayside Lounge