Steadfast says it will expand its Young Insurance Professionals Group after a successful first year.

The network says the program connected brokers aged 35 and younger with peers and industry leaders at events in Sydney and Melbourne. 

“Our goal for the Steadfast Young Insurance Professionals Group is to foster continuous growth, collaboration and a strong sense of community across the Steadfast network,” Australian network GM for broker, risk and insurer services Kasun Jayaratne said. 

Program members discussed strategies in areas including underwriting, claims management, insurtech, artificial intelligence and data analytics.

“We have been able to give our young brokers the opportunity to hear from some of our leaders at these events, but they’ve also been designed to encourage discussion and debate on the opportunities and challenges our young talents have identified,” Mr Jayaratne said.  

“Our young members bring a different perspective. They grew up in the age of digital, for example, and their experience and insights are crucial for how both Steadfast and the wider insurance industry continue to innovate to meet the changing needs of brokers and their clients.”  

Mr Jayaratne says Steadfast plans to expand the program to other parts of the country next year.