Backing the needs of modern Australia
This Australian Life is changing. This session will look at how demographic and economic pressures, as well as shifts in how we live and work are shaping what Australians need from both life insurers and advisers.

We will discuss how expectations around value, support and accessibility are evolving and consider how advisers and insurers can innovate to stay relevant for the next generation, build community resilience and improve real-life outcomes.

Bang for Your Buck: The Real Value of Life Insurance Advice
The value of life insurance is clear for all to see when it comes to a claim, but the claim amount is just the tip of the iceberg. When it comes to the value to Australian’s lives the real value goes much deeper. 

In this session we explore the macro-economic impacts of life insurance products and their importance in the future of Australia, while diving into the value an individual can experience from engaging in risk advice throughout their lifetime to deliver ways for advisers to both articulate, and strategically deliver on value.

MetLife Adviser Panel

The much-anticipated Adviser Panel returns at Riskinfocus 26, where three new adviser faces from your state cover off the key issues of the day with MetLife’s Dr Jeffrey Scott.

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What are the issues that keep your peers awake at night? How are they coping with an ever-changing consumer world? What has been their AI journey so far? What's working in their business? What isn't? What's their take on numerous industry issues impacting their business and the broader sector, such as calls to review LIF commissions, the emergence of General Advice and the latest regulatory changes soon to be rolled out.

Vital Signs: What New Data Reveals About Australians – and Why It Matters for Advice
New data provides a comprehensive look at the resilience of Australians, exploring how health and financial factors influence our capacity to adapt and thrive. For financial advisers, the findings offer powerful insights into the realities behind client health, lifestyle risks and the future of protection needs.

This session unpacks the findings through an advice lens – connecting national, local and community level health trends to insurance design and client needs, empowering advisers as they guide their clients through a tailored personal risk journey.

Practical AI in Advice: A Collaborative Look at Efficiency & Compliance

Join us for an engaging session where three leading AI providers - Marloo, Paradino, and Claras - come together to demonstrate how AI can streamline advice workflows, enhance compliance, and increase efficiency. This collaborative discussion will explore different approaches, giving you practical perspectives on how AI can best fit into your advice practice.

Walk away with actionable insights on selecting the right AI tools to complement your business and enhance client outcomes.

Is the New Class of Adviser the Class of Adviser We Want?
The introduction of the New Class of Adviser could reshape how Australians access financial advice — but will it strengthen or weaken the profession?

AIA Australia’s Craig Parker opens this session with insights from the AIA Australia Advice at the Crossroads Round Table before moderating a panel of association, dealer-group and adviser representatives. Together they’ll explore what this reform means for advice quality, compliance, your business and the future of the advice profession.

Referrals: Driving Sustainable Growth

Discover how a strategic approach to referral partnerships can transform your risk and wealth management practice, unlocking sustainable growth and deeper client impact. By thoughtfully selecting and nurturing alliances with complementary professionals, you can craft a dynamic wealth management ecosystem that delivers comprehensive, client-centred solutions.

Your choice of partners does more than shape your brand—it defines the trust, success, and satisfaction of the clients you serve.

2026 PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year - Case Study in Excellence
End the day on a high as you hear from the winner of the inaugural PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year Award.

In a Q&A-style conversation, you'll learn what it is about the winning Risk Practice which was deemed by an independent industry panel to represent the benchmark for excellence when it comes to risk-focussed advice businesses in Australia.