This summit is designed for insurance brokers and industry professionals working within or alongside the ACT Workers Compensation Scheme. It will be particularly relevant for those involved in underwriting, claims management, risk advisory, rehabilitation, premium setting, and employer engagement seeking deeper insight into the current Workers Compensation environment and market dynamics.
Overview
The ACT Workers Compensation Summit brings together key stakeholders from across the Workers Compensation ecosystem to explore current market conditions, emerging challenges, and future opportunities in the ACT jurisdiction.
This interactive afternoon event is designed to foster informed discussion, practical insight and meaningful connection. Through a panel discussion featuring leading ACT Workers Compensation voices, followed by targeted Claims and Underwriting breakout sessions, attendees will gain a well-rounded perspective across underwriting, claims management, rehabilitation and employer experience.
With representation from insurers, underwriters, claims leaders, employers, rehabilitation providers, and premium and industry specialists, the summit offers a unique opportunity to hear diverse viewpoints, share insights, and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
The formal program will conclude with an overview of upcoming NIBA ACT activity for 2026, before transitioning into a workers compensation marketplace and networking drinks, providing valuable time to connect with peers and industry partners in an informal setting.
Key Take-aways
A clearer understanding of the current ACT Workers Compensation market, including insurer perspectives and emerging trends
Practical insights into underwriting and claims approaches through targeted breakout sessions
Greater awareness of employer and rehabilitation perspectives and how they intersect with insurer and broker decision-making
Opportunities to strengthen relationships and collaboration across the workers compensation ecosystem
Increased clarity on upcoming NIBA ACT priorities and activities for 2026
Workers Compensation Marketplace with Networking Drinks
6:00pm
Event Concludes
Speakers
Kimberley WC Walker
National Workers Compensation Tender Manager, GIO
Kimberley is a highly accomplished personal injury and insurance leader with more than 20 years’ experience across claims management, scheme leadership and executive oversight within GIO and the Suncorp Group.
Lisa Thang
Managing Principal, WorkRisk IQ
Lisa has over 20 years of Workers Compensation experience, including more than 12 years in consulting, responsible for delivering consulting services to public and private sector clients.
Jason Goodfellow brings 20 years of insurance experience across technical and leadership roles, with deep expertise in workers compensation underwriting and overseeing the CGU and WFI portfolios nationwide.
Prue Loader
Partner, Moray & Agnew
Prue has practised Workers Compensation law since 2007 and as a Partner at Moray & Agnew, advises and represents major insurers and self-insurers in workers compensation, common law, public liability and recovery matters in the ACT.
Michael Walsh
Manager Risk Management Solutions, GIO
Michael is a highly accomplished risk management and insurance professional with over 20 years’ experience across the insurance and risk consulting industry, working with organisations throughout Australia and internationally.
Slobodan Stancevic
Head of Underwriting- Personal Injury, Allianz
Slobodan has 20 years of experience in Workers Compensation and Personal Injury. He leads the national underwriting strategy, capability development and performance oversight, driving sustainable portfolio outcomes through disciplined commercial management.
Mark Southwell
State Investigations Manager, ProCare
Mark is an experienced insurance professional with over 20 years in claims management, investigations, rehabilitation and broker engagement, bringing an end-to-end perspective on the Workers Compensation lifecycle. He currently leads specialist teams across the ACT and Tasmania, managing complex personal injury matters for Procare’s clients.
Mark McLennan
National Claims Program Specialist, CGU
Marc has over 15 years experience in Workers Compensation claims and operations, and as a registered organisational psychologist is passionate about helping injured workers achieve optimal health and return-to-work outcomes.
Georgia Zilinskas
Healthcare Manager, QBE
Georgia has a background in nutrition and dietetics, clinical education, and injury and claims management. She leads multidisciplinary teams across multiple Australian jurisdictions, integrating clinical best practice with claims management and operational performance in Workers Compensation and CTP schemes.
