Securing the Future: Growing with Change
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Hilton Auckland and Online
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
About the Conference
With a proud history of 16 years, the New Zealand Liability Conference provides the ideal opportunity to tackle the pertinent issues that have arisen over the past year and prepare for what lies ahead.
Attracting delegates from across New Zealand, this popular event features plenty of opportunities to network and strengthen your business ties.
This conference brings you the experts, insights, and opportunities to support your growth at any stage of your career. Gain deep technical knowledge, refine your decision-making and risk management strategies, and build valuable connections that can lead to new business opportunities.
For further information please contact Amy Milnes, amilnes@anziif.com, Event Coordinator.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
This year, we are once again delivering the conference as a hybrid event. We look forward to welcoming attendees at the Hilton, Auckland and broadcasting the interactive sessions live for anyone who prefers to attend virtually.
Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Venue: Hilton Auckland and Online (hybrid event)
Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm NZST
Registration: 8:00am - 8:30am
Conference Sessions: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Networking Drinks: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
ANZIIF Professional Development: 6 CIP Points
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The New Zealand Liability Conference is an ideal event for all:
• Insurers
• Insurance brokers and agents
• Liability professionals
SPONSORSHIP
• Claims professionals
• Risk managers
• Loss adjusters • Insurance lawyers
• Reinsurers
• Government leaders
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? Please contact Barbara Maruno, Partnerships Manager, ANZIIF to learn how your organisation can benefit.
Program
8:00am - 8:30am CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
8:30am - 8:50am CONFERENCE OPENING & MC WELCOME
Janene Paki, National Lead, Financial Adjusting Services - Executive Adjuster, McLarens
8:50am - 10:05am PANEL: Claims, disputes, and litigation trends
MODERATOR:
Amanda Halfacree, Head of Financial and Professional Risk, Gallagher
PANELLISTS:
David Friar, Barrister, Mills Lane Chambers
Kris Faafoi, CO, ICNZ
Megan Howe, Head of Claims, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
10:05am - 10:35am MORNING TEA
10:35am - 11:25am PRESENTATION: Bridge over Trumpled Waters
Nick Tuffley, Chief Economist, ASB Bank
The presentation will give an overview of international and domestic developments, focusing on the outlook for NZ’s economy. Topics will include how the Trump Administration’s policies are influencing the global economy, the various drivers of NZ’s economic recovery after a challenging few years, and the outlook for interest rates.
11:25am - 12:05pm PRESENTATION: Liability Insurance and the 2024 Legislation
Rob Merkin KC, Special Counsel, Duncan Cotterill
This presentation will consider the implications for liability insurance of the changes made to New Zealand law by the Contracts of Insurance Act 2024. Issues to be discussed include the new regime for presentation of the risk, notification under claims made policies and the rights of third parties against the insurers of insolvent policyholders.
12:05pm - 1:05pm LUNCH
1:05pm - 1:55pm PRESENTATION: Fidelity Fraud, Cybercrime & Emerging Threats: What Insurance Professionals Must Know
Campbell McKenzie, Director, Forensic and Cyber, Incident Response Solutions
In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, insurance professionals must stay ahead of risks associated with fidelity fraud, cybercrime claims and how emerging technologies such as AI and the dark web are transforming both the threat landscape and the way fraud is perpetrated.
Join Campbell McKenzie, Forensic Technology Expert Witness and Cybersecurity Consultant, as he delves into the latest cyber risks impacting insurance claims.
Program
1:55pm - 2:30pm PRESENTATION: Employment – Update and Claims Trends
Rebecca Scott, Partner, Wotton Kearney
The government is proposing significant amendments to employment law that will impact liability insurers who cover employment disputes. Rebecca Scott explains the changes and how they may affect the employment claims landscape. Rebecca also addresses two trend areas (privacy and flexible working) that are generating increasing claims activity.
2:30pm - 3:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:00pm - 3:35pm PRESENTATION: Should We Have Seen This Coming?
Todd O’Donoghue, Principal Forensic Investigator, Halliwell
Over the years there have been a number of things that have been a good idea at the time but have later turned into a challenge to manage. From the introduction of Asbestos, PFAS, and now Lithium-ion batteries to name a few. Should we have recognised these issues and been able to address these challenges earlier? What liability impacts might they have? This presentation will take a look at where we have been, where we might be going, and what it might mean for us.
3:35pm - 4:15pm PRESENTATION: Managing Unreasonable People: Insights from Psychiatry and Dispute Resolution (Virtual)
Dr. Anne Purcell, Dispute Resolution Specialist, Resolution Partners Soft Skills: Dealing with Difficult People
4:15pm - 4:30pm ANZIIF Conference Close 4:30pm - 5:30pm NETWORKING DRINKS
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REGISTRATION AND HOW TO ATTEND
There are a number of registration categories and discounts available for the New Zealand Liability Conference:
• Members of ANZIIF can take advantage of the special member rate
• Early-bird pricing available until Friday, 28 March 2025
• Discounts available for groups of 3 or more
• Options to join in-person and online
Click here to register
Acknowledgements
ANZIIF gratefully acknowledges the generous assistance and support of the 2025 New Zealand Liability Conference Organising Committee.
Misha Henaghan — Partner, Wotton Kearney (Committee Chair)
Edwin Boshier — Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Jac Heale — Executive Broker - Financial & Professional Risks, Gallagher
Monica Maharaj — Lead-Liability Claims Manager, NZI
Jeff Stagg — National Lead: Liability Services - Executive Adjuster, McLarens
Michael McKenzie — Senior Underwriter, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Rachel Halpin — Specialist Consultant – Major & Complex Business Claims, Vero NZ
