Allianz Australia has begun its 2010 Training Day program for brokers, with events held in the ACT and NSW this month.

This year the program has been extended to some capital cities as well as regional areas following last year’s enthusiastic uptake by more than 550 brokers.

The training program covers product training, business skills sessions and specialist breakout streams.

GM Commercial in Allianz’s Broker & Agency Division, Denis Morrissey, says the program allows brokers to meet local members from the “One Allianz” team, with underwriters from Club Marine, Hunter Premium Funding, Allianz Finance, Global Transport and Accident and Health.

“Allianz usually targets 50 attendees but we have at times had around 80 participants,” he told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

Training Day will next head to Brisbane on April 15. The program concludes in Melbourne on November 18.