Steadfast-backed Ausure has begun holding its annual networking meetings, taking in 10 locations nationwide, with more than 300 brokers, staff members and industry partners expected to attend. 

The group held its first meetings in Tasmania, Gold Coast and Brisbane on July 24, with more events due at Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Echuca, Wollongong, Adelaide, Perth and Newcastle this month. Representatives from key Ausure partners including QBE, Allianz, NTI, CGU and Chubb will attend the events.

Ausure says the meetings allow it to discuss industry topics and introduce initiatives for its brokers, authorised representatives and clients. 

It has announced it will provide branches with access to an automated service for debt processes, which will help reduce the need for workers to follow up with debtors. 

And it has unveiled a new service for ARs to generate insurance reports for clients, highlighting what they are insured for and where they are missing coverage. Ausure says the “widely requested” product will enhance ARs’ ability to deliver for customers.

Ausure CEO Scott McCarthy says the meetings are “a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our ARs”.

He says the sessions were previously known as professional development meetings, but “we decided to change the structure of these events to a more casual and open forum environment where our ARs can take part in the discussions and share their opinions, ideas and feedback.

“This creates a more valuable experience for all involved and ensures Ausure continues to develop tools and initiatives with our ARs’ needs in mind.”