YIPs AKL Presents: Rapid Roundtables

Ready to expand your network and connect with industry leaders?

Join us for Rapid Roundtables, our first educational event of 2026! This dynamic session is designed to connect you with experienced leaders from across the insurance industry in a series of short, focused discussions.

You’ll rotate between tables hosted by senior professionals covering a wide range of specialties, including broking, underwriting (cyber, liability, property and more), claims, reinsurance, legal, and emerging risks. Expect practical insights, open conversations, and the chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, explore different career pathways, or simply meet new people in the industry, this is a great opportunity to learn in an engaging and approachable setting.
Our Leaders:

• Toni Ferrier – President, Marsh New Zealand
• Patrick Hunter – Head of Risk Consulting, Marsh New Zealand & Fiji
• Melissa McLellan – Head of Claims Operations, Marsh New Zealand & Fiji
• Satpreet Chandra – Head of Affinity, Marsh New Zealand
• Nicky Stokes – Head of FINPRO, Marsh New Zealand
• Oliver Jepson – Executive Manager, Corporate & Major Customers, NZI
• Monica Maharaj – Lead, Liability Claims, NZI
• Miro Dordevich – Head of Portfolio, Cyber, QBE
• Sam McIver – Head of Underwriting, Corporate, QBE
• David D’Souza – Head of Underwriting, SME, QBE
• Lena Saad – Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill
• Dion Morley – Senior Associate (Cyber & Insurance), Duncan Cotterill
• Tessa McKeown – Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill
• Nathan Richmond – Director, BMS
• Adrian Sweeney – General Manager, Zurich
• Shaun Quincey – CEO, Simfuni
• Alistair Monk – Co-Founder & Head of Network Development NZ, Folio
• Gaye Fowler - Head of Portfolio - Motor, QBE
• Fraser Walker - Head of Distribution, New Zealand, Emergence Cyber Insurance
• Sarah Rowe - Excellence Leader, Marsh New Zealand (Facilitator)

As always at YIPs, networking is a key part of the experience—so come along, get involved, and make some valuable new connections.

Spaces are limited to keep discussions small and interactive.

NOTE: $5.00 from every ticket will be donated to the below charities:

• TYLA - Helps some of New Zealand’s most at-risk young people turn their lives around.
• IHC - Advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities.

Event details:

📅 Date: Thursday 07 May 2026

🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm, sessions starts at 6:15pm sharp

📍 Location: PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West, Auckland CBD 1010

💲 Price: $25 Members / $30 Non-members

Tickets include nibbles and drinks. Please note, tickets are limited and are sold on a first come first served basis.

This event is made possible with the generous support of our event sponsors QBE and Marsh .

We would also like to thank our annual Platinum sponsor QBE and our annual Gold sponsors AIG, Ando Insurance, Emergence, Marsh and NZI.

All tickets are governed by the YIPs FAQs and YIPs Event Code of Conduct.

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