Association for Women in Insurance (Qld) Inc

Ethics Trivia
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Level 27, 239 George Street, Brisbane, Level 27, 239 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Back by popular demand, Chris Doyle and Kristi Riedel from Level Twenty Seven Chambers will be presenting their ethics CLE on 31 March 2026.
Grab your team, check the recent case law and read the latest news headlines to prepare for a battle of ethical wits with our Ethics Trivia Quiz.
Attendance is free, and lunch is provided. It is, however, necessary to register.
Sign up to secure your spot, and your ethics CPD point, without delay as places are limited. You won’t want to miss out!

Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 12pm for 12:15pm start
Location: Level Twenty Seven Chambers, level 27, 239 George Street Brisbane
RSVP by: 27 March 2026

International Women's Day 2026
2026-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | The Grove, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
Tickets to International Women’s Day, and first event of 2026, will be on sale from 10am on Friday, 20 February 2026.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘Balance the Scales’, highlighting the need to ensure fair, inclusive and accessible justice for every woman and girl.
We are incredibly honoured to be joined by Bri Lee, in conversation, an award-winning author, academic and activist.
In her debut memoir, Eggshell Skull, Lee, drawing from her experience as a judges associate in the District Court of Queensland and her own experiences with abuse shone a light of the injustices experienced by survivors of sexual assault within the Australian legal system.
Since then Lee, has worked in activism co-founding the fREADom Inside Project which donates books to women who are incarcerated in NSW.
Tickets are $110 for members and $125 for non-members (plus GST).
Get in quick to avoid missing out!
Event Details
Date: 20 March 2026
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: The Grove Rooftop
Ticket prices:

Member: $110
Non-Member: $125

Event format: In-Conversation, Drinks and canapes
RSVP date: 9 March 2026
Bri Lee appears by arrangement with Saxton Speakers Bureau:
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Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-12 12:30 - 17:30 | Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Get ready for the most unforgettable end-of-year celebration yet – the Women in Insurance (Qld) Christmas Luncheon is back, and this year we’re turning up the volume with a Coachella Christmas!
Think festival vibes, summer sparkle, and a whole lot of holiday cheer.
Tickets on sale from 10am on Monday 10 November 2025!
Thank you to our valued sponsors and Christmas event sponsor, Ethos Building & Restoration, who make these events possible.
Event details:
Date: Friday 12 December 2025
Time: 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Brisbane City Hall, main auditorium
Tickets: $220 for members, $250 for non-members (plus GST)
Dress Code: Dress to Impress – With Finesse (please ensure outfits are neat and respectful)
Allocated seating in tables of 10 (maximum of two tables per company!)
5 hours of entertainment, 3 course sit down lunch, 5 hour drinks package
Charity Raffle
Our charity raffle will be raising money for:

Care Kits for Kids Qld – who provide thousands of Care Kits (new backpacks filled with new clothing, toiletries, activities, stationery, books, toys and quilts) for children in care or crisis throughout Queensland each year.
Broken to Brilliant – who help mentor survivors to re-establish successful lives after they have safely left the abusive relationship and are out of crisis.

The raffle will be online and QR codes can be scanned at the venue to purchase tickets. Please note Apple Pay is not available, so please bring your debit/credit cards.
Website Tips & Tricks
We are aware of the overwhelming demand for this event, which in previous years has led to our website crashing due to the load. Some tips and tricks should website issues occur:

If you don’t have attendee names, put ‘Guest1, Guest2’.
The website may not allow the same email address to be used for all attendees. It will accept made up emails (i.e. guest1@domain.com)
You need to be logged into a membership account to purchase a member ticket. Current/active membership is required to purchase a member ticket. The email address also needs to match the member’s email address contained on their membership account and their membership needs to be current.
Our social media account will provide live updates should we have technical issues.
We can be contacted at info@womenininsurance.com.au.

Our valued sponsors have been given the opportunity to pre-purchase a limited number of tickets which will also assist in reducing website traffic.
Please note: Members are entitled to one member ticket per event. Your membership number is required when purchasing a member ticket. We recommend that you check your membership is current and up to date to ensure you are able to secure your member’s ticket.
Please see our website for terms & conditions.

Educational event: Trauma-informed Mediation
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Mills Oakley, Level 23, 66 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Trauma-Informed Mediation
Words have meaning and actions have consequences.
As insurance professionals, the way that we interact with others can have long lasting repercussions – both positive and negative – to individuals and the work we are engaged to do.
Whether mediating a matter involving historical abuse, or managing local or international disputes, there are many trauma-informed strategies and techniques that can be employed to enhance effective communication and minimise the risk of harm.
Drawing on their vast experience of working across a variety of sectors, join Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley and Alison Haly, Mediator, for a discussion about how and why a trauma-informed approach works for all concerned, including clients.
This is a critical professional development session you will not want to miss.

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
Time: 12pm for a 12:15pm start (1 hour session)
Venue: Mills Oakley, Level 23, 66 Eagle Street, Brisbane
RSVP: Monday, 3 November 2025
Price: Attendance at this seminar is free, however registration is required for catering purposes

Speakers:

Alison Haly, Mediator

Alison is an international and local mediator making a difference in the way we manage conflict and engage in dialogue. She was the first woman to establish a mediation practice in Australia and is cited as a leading mediator in Doyles International Guide and has been honoured by her peers as a Lawyer of the year on multiple occasions in the AFR Best Lawyers List.

Luke Geary – Partner, Mills Oakley

Luke is a nationally recognised leader in Not-for-Profit, Human Rights and Insurance Law. He founded Salvos Legal and Salvos Legal Humanitarian in 2009, before returning to Mills Oakley in 2017. He has extensive experience acting in historical abuse claims, representing victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation and defending and prosecuting claims involving intentional torts. Luke is regularly briefed by major institutions in the most sensitive and significant common law claims and assists in their delicate resolution in a trauma-informed way. He is widely regarded for his expertise in assisting institutions in responding to claims of child sexual abuse under a restorative justice framework and resolving sensitive and significant matters in a trauma-informed way.

AGM 2025
2025-09-18 12:15 - 17:00 | Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
Women In Insurance (Qld) AGM Luncheon returns on 18 September 2025.
This year we look to Tackle the Ordinary with our sell-out luncheon being held at Tattersall’s Club. Join us for an afternoon networking with your industry professionals and challenging the status quo, engaging in strategic change management and personal development with a little bit of footy flair.
We’re serving up our AGM event with a veteran of the Australian Army now high-level strategic consultant, business and personal development coach Master of Ceremonies from Eighth Mile Consulting and featuring a keynote interview with Karina Brown, who knows a thing or two about breaking lines – on and off the field. Expect frank conversation, fresh connections and a room full of professionals who don’t just follow the play book, they re-write it. Seats are limited. Don’t drop the ball and secure yours now.
Keynote Speaker – Karina Brown, Rugby League Trailblazer
Karina Brown is a proud Jillaroo, Queensland Maroons captain, and one of the true pioneers of women’s rugby league in Australia. Renowned for her speed, leadership, and determination, Karina has been a driving force in the growth of the women’s game at both grassroots and elite level.
A World Cup winner with the Australian Jillaroos in 2017, she has also captained Queensland in the State of Origin and represented her state and country in numerous landmark matches. At club level, Karina has played across the NRLW, including with the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans.
Beyond her on-field success, Karina has been instrumental in establishing pathways for women in rugby league—helping to build teams, inspire young players, and create opportunities for the next generation. Balancing her sporting career with her professional work, she is recognised as a leader who has not only achieved at the highest level but also given back to the game in lasting ways.
Clothing Drive
This year, Women In Insurance (Qld) proudly support Suited for Success by undertaking a clothing drive to assist provide practical resources to spread their work in providing free styling, clothing and career support services for people in need throughout Queensland. Please bring any good quality clothing, particularly men’s clothing and accessories (causal, work and formal) and/or toiletries to the event to support this incredibly worthy and valuable cause.
Key Event Details
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 12.15pm pre-luncheon bubbles & canapes
1pm to 5pm AGM luncheon
Venue: Grand Ball Room at Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane City Qld
Tickets: Members: $160, Non-Members: $185 (plus GST)
Dress code: Cocktail/business
Seating: Tables of 10
Thank you to our event sponsors, Epsilon Underwriting and Clyde & Co.

Women in Leadership Breakfast
2025-08-19 07:00 - 09:00 | Customs House, 399 Queens Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Join us for an inspired morning of conversation against the backdrop of the Brisbane River.
Network with colleagues, and make new connections, over breakfast in the Long Room at Customs House while hearing insights about leadership, personal growth and forging new pathways from our stellar panel of trailblazers from the insurance and legal industries.
Featuring:

Kimberly Daley, Executive General Manager, Professional Services, Sedgwick.
Antonia Mercorella, Chief Executive Officer, REIQ and Chair, Carter Newell.
Justice Soraya Ryan, Queensland Supreme Court.
Denica Saunders, Regional Head of Operations Travel APAC and Chief Operating Officer Australia, Allianz Partners.

Date:
19 August 2025, 7am – 9am.

Venue:
Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Tickets:
Early bird (until 15 July 2025):
Regular access:
(prices are + GST)
Member $59
Member $69
Non member $64
Non member $74

RSVP
12 August 2025

End of Financial Year Celebration
2025-07-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Pawn & Co, 680 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
You’re Invited to a Night of Celebration & Surprise
Join Women in Insurance as we farewell the financial year in true style at Pawn & Co, Brisbane’s most curious cocktail bar – where vintage flair meets a world of wonder.
Expect three unforgettable hours of:

Flowing drinks
Roving canapés
Connection, celebration & a little bit of magic

Tickets go on sale Tuesday 24th June at 10am
With only 200 tickets available, we expect this event to sell quickly – mark your calendar and set your alarm!
Event proudly sponsored by ShieldCover
A huge thank you to our sponsor for helping bring this incredible event to life.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Key Event Details:

Date:
Thursday 31 July 2025

Time:
5.30pm

Location:
Pawn & Co, 680 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Cost:
$90 for members, $110 for non-members (plus GST on all tickets)

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