Insight Australia’s board is next week expected to approve a strategic plan that will drive the group’s future direction and help members improve their businesses.

CEO David McKinnis says the group, which has grown to nearly 60 members, is focusing on service levels and providing resources for brokers.

“Our aim is not about what size we want to be; our aim is [about] how successful our members can be,” he told insuranceNEWS.com.au. “We really take pride in our members being successful.”

Two Insight members – Consult Insurance Solutions and Parmia Insurance – are finalists in the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance small broker of the year award.

The third finalist, Simplex Insurance Solutions, is a former Insight member now with Steadfast.

Insight members are mostly small and medium-size brokers.

The group’s priorities include improving access to electronically available products and services, and providing training opportunities.

Planned improvements include supplementing the annual conference and professional development days with webinars for a range of staff.

“The webinars will allow people to register and participate in short, sharp presentations that will be tailored to different levels,” Mr McKinnis said.