
2026 Convention Program
Three days of inspiration, learning, and networking.
Experience the Australian Open vibe at NIBA with the Chubb Round Robin! This fun and social round-robin tournament is open to players of all skill levels and captures the spirit of Melbourne’s iconic tennis event. Proudly supported by Chubb, the official insurance partner of the Australian Open, the afternoon promises excitement, style, and great company.
- 12.00pm Arrival
- 12.30pm - 2.30pm Tournament
- Teams of 4
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
Richard Klipin
Chief Executive Officer
NIBA
Richard Klipin is an experienced CEO and financial services leader, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA). He has led strategic transformation and growth across peak industry bodies, banks, and insurance organisations in both Australia and New Zealand.
Richard brings a strong track record in community building, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy. He is a trusted spokesperson for the industry, regularly engaging with government, media, and regulators on key sector issues. His leadership is underpinned by a commitment to professionalism, purpose-driven strategy, and collaboration.
He holds an MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, along with qualifications in arts and education.
Experience the Australian Open vibe at NIBA with the Chubb Round Robin! This fun and social round-robin tournament is open to players of all skill levels and captures the spirit of Melbourne’s iconic tennis event. Proudly supported by Chubb, the official insurance partner of the Australian Open, the afternoon promises excitement, style, and great company.
- 12.00pm Arrival
- 12.30pm - 2.30pm Tournament
- Teams of 4
Experience the Australian Open vibe at NIBA with the Chubb Round Robin! This fun and social round-robin tournament is open to players of all skill levels and captures the spirit of Melbourne’s iconic tennis event. Proudly supported by Chubb, the official insurance partner of the Australian Open, the afternoon promises excitement, style, and great company.
- 12.00pm Arrival
- 12.30pm - 2.30pm Tournament
- Teams of 4
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
The insurtech sector is driving a wave of innovation that is reshaping how insurance is designed, delivered, and experienced. In this session, Insurtech Australia brings together leading disruptors to share insights on the technologies, trends, and ideas that are transforming the industry.
This session will be a rapid fire introduction to the latest in Insurtech and AI for brokers including:
- Insurtechs with solutions that will improve how your customers manage risk
- Insurtech that are innovating the claims process for insurers. These solutions will increasingly have an impact on management of suppliers, identification of fraud risk and motor vehicle repair processes
- A check-in with last years Niba Insurtech Pitch winners and finalists
- Insurtechs that will make your life easier, solutions transforming data intake, operations and unlocking distribution
Attending this session will set you up early to make the most of the convention and be at the forefront of “shaping change”
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
Reflections Garden, next to Kalinda Restaurant
Underwriting agencies are uniquely positioned to bring innovation, agility, and specialist expertise to the broking profession. This session highlights how agencies are evolving in response to a shifting market, showcasing the creative ways they deliver value to brokers, clients, and communities.
Through a mix of focused presentations and interactive discussion, agency leaders will share how they are redefining their role, building resilience, and shaping change in practice. The conversation will explore common themes as well as diverse approaches, giving brokers fresh insights into how agencies are driving progress across the sector.
The session provides both inspiration and practical examples of innovation, while reinforcing the role of UAC and its members as key drivers of transformation within the insurance landscape.
Nicholas Cook
NIBA President
Steadfast Group
Nick joined Steadfast 10 years ago, and in his role as the Executive General Manager for Australasian Networks, Broker & Insurer Services at Steadfast, he oversees the strategic direction, operational excellence, and growth initiatives for the Steadfast broker networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a career spanning over three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, Nick brings a wealth of experience in managing complex networks, enhancing carrier relationships, and delivering exceptional service to brokers.
Nick is also President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), representing brokers' interests at the highest level of industry & government.
Nick was previously at Zurich where he was responsible for the performance of Zurich products & propositions in the marketplace.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys an occasional round of golf, which helps him maintain a balanced and well-rounded perspective both professionally and personally.
CPD Points
NIBA is pleased to confirm that 10 CPD points will be available for full attendance and 5 points for day attendance at the NIBA Convention. Delegates will need to scan into sessions to be eligible for CPD points.
