Nick Cook Elected WFII Vice-President as Australia Named Host of 2027 Conference
Media Release
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) was delighted to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries (WFII) in Cape Town, South Africa, from 26–28 March 2026, joining insurance leaders from across the world to share insights and address the key challenges shaping the future of the sector.
The event brought together senior representatives from insurance intermediary associations across Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, the United States, South Africa and Europe. Over three days, delegates explored issues including the impact of artificial intelligence on the role of intermediaries, the global protection gap, and evolving risk and regulatory landscapes.
The occasion marked two significant outcomes for Australia and the broking profession.
NIBA President Nick Cook has been elected Vice-President of WFII, a significant leadership appointment that reflects both his standing in the global intermediary community and the increasing contribution of the Australian broking profession on the world stage.
Australia was also announced as the host country for the 2027 Annual WFII Conference, presenting a major opportunity to welcome the global intermediary community to our shores and lead an invaluable exchange of knowledge and insights.
NIBA President Nick Cook said he was honoured to take on the role and looked forward to working collaboratively with global leaders on common issues impacting the sector.
“I'm humbled to accept the appointment as Vice-President of WFII and grateful for the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the late Graham “Bear” Stevens who forged the way as WFII President in 2016. The challenges we face are increasingly global in nature, from technological disruption to regulatory change and a growing protection gap. I look forward to working with colleagues from around the world to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and support better outcomes for clients and communities,” Mr Cook said.
NIBA CEO Richard Klipin said the outcomes from Cape Town demonstrated the importance of both NIBA and Australia continuing to step up on the global stage.
“This is a significant moment for NIBA and for Australia. Nickʼs appointment as Vice-President of WFII, alongside Australia being confirmed as host of the 2027 Annual WFII Conference, reflects the strength of our profession and the contribution we can make internationally,” Mr Klipin said.
“As our sector navigates increasingly complex and interconnected challenges, sharing knowledge capital and practical insights with peer insurance bodies around the world is more important than ever. These global forums strengthen our collective ability to respond to emerging risks, advocate for the value of intermediaries, and deliver better outcomes for clients and communities,” Mr Klipin added.
The WFII meeting reinforced the value of engaging with like-minded insurance associations and influential international bodies to better understand how markets around the world are responding to the pressures and opportunities reshaping insurance intermediation.
NIBA looks forward to building on the momentum of this yearʼs meeting and welcoming the global intermediary community to Australia in 2027.
NIBA would also like to sincerely thank the Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) for hosting this yearʼs meeting in Cape Town.