Target Audience

This event is designed for insurance brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, underwriting agencies and other industry professionals working across regional NSW, particularly those supporting agricultural and regional clients.

It will also appeal to professionals looking to better understand the economic, technological and risk trends shaping regional Australia and what they mean for the insurance industry.

Overview

NIBA Regional Forum: Agriculture & Rural Risk brings the insurance community together in Orange for a day of industry insight, practical discussion and connection, with a focus on the issues shaping agriculture, regional business and insurance.

The program will explore the outlook for Australian agriculture, from economic and market trends to the technology transforming the way farms operate and manage risk. Attendees will gain insight into developments including automation, AI, connected equipment and precision agriculture, and consider the emerging insurance implications as farming becomes increasingly sophisticated.

The conversation will then broaden to the regional insurance landscape, exploring market dynamics, emerging risks, claims, changing client expectations and the evolving role of the broker. Through expert presentations and an interactive panel discussion, the forum will provide practical perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing regional clients and the insurance professionals who support them.

With dedicated networking, an Industry Expo and opportunities to connect with insurers, underwriting agencies and agricultural industry partners, the forum is designed to strengthen relationships and bring the regional insurance community together.  

Key Take-aways

• Understand the agricultural outlook: Explore the economic, market and seasonal trends shaping Australian agriculture.
• Discover what's changing on the farm: Gain insight into emerging technology, automation and innovation and the risks they create and mitigate.
• Explore the regional insurance landscape: Hear perspectives on capacity, pricing, underwriting appetite and changing market conditions.
• Stay ahead of emerging risks: Consider issues including climate resilience, cyber, underinsurance, supply chain disruption and evolving business risks.
• Strengthen client and claims outcomes: Explore the role of advice, claims advocacy and collaboration in supporting regional clients.
• Connect with the regional insurance community: Build relationships with brokers, insurers, underwriting agencies and industry partners through the Expo and dedicated networking.