Welcome
Welcome all, to the second Christchurch Expo of the New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Council. Following the first South Island event in 2024, we have received overwhelming feedback from our members and supply partners about the importance of continuing to support brokers and underwriting agencies in the South Island.
The theme for the event this year is “NAVIGATING SOFT MARKETS TOGETHER”, a theme that will be very relevant to many underwriting agencies and brokers as we head into 2025.
Over the recent months we have all seen significant changes in the global geo-political, economic and insurance markets. All of these changes, and those that we continue to experience overthe coming months, will impact our businesses,insurers and, most importantly, our customers.
Previously when our industry has faced soft orsoftening markets, we have seen lower premiumrates, increased competition among insurers, broader coverage terms, and more relaxed underwriting standards. Whilst soft markets can present opportunities for growth and client acquisition, they also require brokers and underwriting agencies to be strategic, adaptable, and focusedon delivering value to their clients.
This Expo is a wonderful opportunity for our members and supply partners to demonstrate and reinforce the value of their offerings to our target audience of insurance brokers. Entry will again be free for all brokers. Trestle tables with space for free standing signage will be available for members and supply partners to engage with each other and attending brokers.
Thank you once again for your support, and we can’t wait to see you at the 2025 NZUAC Expo in Christchurch.