The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has named the recipients of its inaugural support program for mid-career female financial risk advisers. 

They are Kirsten Genter (Zurich Assure), Asha Burrows (Platinum Partners), Azaria Bell (Skye Wealth), Trish Gregory (Fox and Hare Financial Advice) and Adele Martin (Money Mentor). 

The “ReCALIbrate” program, launched last month, will provide $2000 to each recipient to attend the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress on November 20-22 in Adelaide. 

As part of the program’s long-term focus, each ReCALIbrate recipient will be paired with a senior female life insurance industry leader and have the opportunity to have two in-person or virtual meetings. 

CALI says the purpose of these meetings will be to provide a forum for mentorship, learning, support and advice. 

“Risk specialists have an important role in the life insurance ecosystem, so it is important that we foster the next generation of talent,” CALI board member and ClearView Wealth MD Nadine Gooderick said. 

“Women have historically been under-represented in our industry and at industry conferences more broadly, which are important events for education, networking and inspiration.”