GOLD SPONSOR – RED HEALTH

Red Health is the preferred medico-legal provider because we go above and beyond. Not just once, but every time.
Red Health is the preferred provider of Medico Legal reports, and independent medical examinations throughout Australia. We always put our clients first, and endeavour to provide the best, evidence based medical assessments possible.

CONFERENCE DINNER SPONSOR - BARRY.NILSSON

Specialising in insurance law for over 30 years, self-confessed insurance fanatics Barry.Nilsson. covers all aspects of insurance, from policy drafting to education, and in particular claims management. Previously named Professional Services Firm of the Year at the ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards, as well as listings in Chambers & Partners (Asia Pacific), Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyle's, Barry.Nilsson. is recognised as one of the top Insurance and Health law teams in Australia with strong insurance practices in all six states.
Through thought leadership, industry papers and sponsorships, as well as our unique training arm, Elevista Interactive Learning, Barry.Nilsson. is a strong contributor to the insurance industry. As industry partners, our objective is to enhance the professionalism and excellence of insurance, brokers and risk management professionals, and contribute to the success of insurance and insurance-related businesses. All of which have resulted in our significant and enduring relationships with insurers, brokers, self-insureds and re-insurers, both in Australia and overseas.

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR – CARTER NEWELL LAWYERS

2019 Australasian Law Awards Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, Carter Newell Lawyers, has one of the largest specialist insurance practices in Australia with market leading expertise in aviation, professional indemnity, D&O, contract works, general liability, cyber risk and environmental liability.
Across these specialist areas from our Eastern seaboard offices, our team is continually appointed on significant losses throughout Australia.
Our insurance clients, which include Australian and international insurers and re-insurers, Lloyds Syndicates, Captives, brokers and third party administrators, tell us we are reliable and consistent, and approach their claims with energy, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.
We are a leading provider of educational resources to the insurance industry including a multitude of publications for the betterment of the industry. These include:
- A Legal Guide to Contract Works and Construction Liability Insurance in Australia 3rd edition
- Australian Civil Liability Guide 11th edition
- Professional Liability Guide 1st edition
- A Guide to Directors’ and Officers’ Liability and Insurance 1st edition
- Missing links in the ‘Chain of Responsibility’ – Australia’s varied response to the risks posed by Polyethylene Core Cladding. 3rd edition
- The Australian response to Institutional Child Abuse 1st edition
In addition to our quarterly published gazettes which include our Injury Liability, Professional and Management Liability, Workplace Advisory, Property and Real Estate.
Celebrating our 30th year, and as a long time supporter of AILA, Carter Newell Lawyers is proud to again be a sponsor of the National Conference.

CLOSING LUNCH SPONSOR - GILCHRIST CONNELL

Gilchrist Connell is a vibrant niche insurance law firm with deep industry knowledge and breadth of experience. Our fresh approach to providing legal services is what sets us apart from the rest. As we celebrate our first decade as Gilchrist Connell, we remain the only specialist insurance law firm in Australia with offices in every mainland state servicing the whole country.

COFFEE CART - SPARKE HELMORE LAWYERS

Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a firm with more than 850 people working from nine offices across Australia, serving the needs of the insurance, government, financial services, technology, mining, construction and property sectors. Our expertise spans corporate and commercial to construction, workplace to insurance, IP to IPOs, mining to manufacturing, and property to procurement.
Insurance is our core area of focus and we adopt an approach that is practical and intent on connecting clients to efficient solutions. We are a proud member of Global Insurance Law Connect, a global network of like-minded and high performing independent firms, specialising in insurance law.

SILVER SPONSOR – LIBERTY SPECIALITY MARKETS

Global reach. Financial strength. Local authority.
Distinct, complex and constantly evolving – every business is as unique as their insurance needs. To confidently progress in the face of risk and uncertainty requires a level of security you can only achieve through working with specialists.
Liberty Specialty Markets offers a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insured clients. We bring value and solutions to more than 20,000 of Asia Pacific’s most significant business and government organisations – helping protect what they earn, build and own.
We’re part of the global Liberty Mutual Group, a Fortune 100 company that’s been in business since 1912 with a Standard and Poor’s ‘A’ (strong) rating.

SILVER SPONSOR - CLYDE & CO

Clyde & Co is a dynamic, rapidly expanding global law firm focused on providing a complete legal service to clients in our core sectors such as insurance & reinsurance. We advise businesses that are at the heart of worldwide commerce and trade.
Backed by a truly global presence, we offer a national service to our clients with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Our combination of sector expertise, commercial attitude and in-depth regional understanding provides a unique perspective.

SILVER SPONSOR – INDEPENDENT MEDICAL OPINION / VOCATIONAL CAPACITY CENTRE

With over 25 years of expertise in the industry, Independent Medical Opinion (IMO), together with our highly qualified and experienced specialists, provide Personal Injury Assessment Services to insurers, lawyers, government agencies, and employers who need an assessment to resolve a personal injury matter.
We offer over 400 medical specialists and health professionals spanning across al medical disciplines in all major cities and most metropolitan and regional areas.
Our team’s depth of knowledge ensures all opinions are assessed independently based on accurate medical and objective clinical evidence presented in a legal context.
www.imo.net.au

Vocational Capacity Centre (VCC), founded in 1994, is a leading provider of comprehensive vocational, functional and medical assessments, labour market analysis and job match. At VCC we are committed to the highest professional and ethical standards in our aspiration to provide our clients with the highest quality, fairest and most objective assessments possible.
As a result of our standards in professionalism, VCC has continued to receive a high level of respect, confidence and credibility within the legal jurisdictions which utilize our reports, and in which our consultants serve as expert professional witnesses.
At VCC, we recognize the value of knowing our customer. Commitment to providing excellence can only be achieved if we fully understand you. The commitment and dedication of our highly qualified staff allows us to confidently meet your need and provide you with innovative and tailored solutions.
www.vccentre.com.au

SILVER SPONSOR – THE VICTORIAN BAR / COMMERCIAL BAR ASSOCIATION

The Victorian Bar is the professional association of over 2,100 barristers providing strong, independent legal representation. Specialist advocates, advisors and strategists providing proactive advice and representation in the courts, tribunals, mediations and arbitrations.
CommBar is the Commercial Bar Association of the Victorian Bar. CommBar's barristers offer the following services; specialist advice, drafting of documents and pleadings, advocacy in courts, tribunals and other forums, arbitration services, mediation services, and expert advice on Australian law in foreign disputes.
Our barristers welcome briefs ranging from small to large and simple to complex matters, with many of our members entitled to practise in the UK, USA, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South Pacific jurisdictions including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
www.vicbar.com.au

CHARGER STATION SPONSOR – LANDERS & ROGERS

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent Australian law firm operating nationally from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. We are proud to be the trusted advisor to many publicly listed and private Australian companies, Australian subsidiaries of global companies as well as all levels of government.
We have seven areas of practice, and we cover a range of industry sectors, with a focus on financial services, insurance, government, real estate, and retail and supply chain.
We believe that legal services are much more than just the law - they are about great people, sustained excellence and exceptional client service. We have a reputation in the legal market as a provider of premium legal services, and as a sought after employer. We are renowned in Australia for our down-to-earth and supportive workplace culture.

SATCHEL SPONSOR – PAGE SEAGER

Page Seager is Tasmania’s leading insurance practice. It currently has 14 lawyers practising solely in insurance advising local and international underwriters, brokers and claims agents. Page Seager’s clients appreciate our “no surprises” approach in which we ensure open and clear communication is at the forefront of every engagement. Our clients know that we understand the business of insurance and the importance of them getting reserves accurate at an early stage, no matter what the potential size of the claim, and the importance of communicating if there are unforeseen circumstances that arise. Page Seager’s lawyers practise over all major lines including financial lines and professional risks, liability, both short and long tail, as well as CTP and employers liability. In addition, our insurance lawyers work hand in glove with our specialist construction disputes team to deliver outcomes in construction and special risk disputes.
Most of our Principals and Consultants have over 30 years of experience in insurance and lead teams ensuring that the right people are delivering the right outcomes at the right time, and at the right price. Our team can be contacted on (03) 6235 5155 or through www.pageseager.com.au

SPEAKERS GIFT SPONSOR - THOMSON GEER

Thomson Geer is a large Australian corporate law firm.
We have more than 560 people, including 116 Partners operating out of our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. By size we are one of the 10 largest law firms operating in Australia, and the 5th largest independent Australian law firm.
Our insurance team has extensive experience in public liability, professional indemnity, product liability, contractor’s all risk, property and industrial special risk insurance, and self-insurance. We also have extensive experience in dust diseases, intentional torts arising out of child sex and physical abuse and bullying, commercial litigation, and building and construction litigation. Our insurance team also provides pre-contractual advice in relation to insurance policy wordings and contractual insurance and indemnity clauses, and acts in disputes arising out of denials of indemnity.

NAME BADGE & LANYARD SPONSOR – AUSTRALIAN SECURITY ACADEMY

The Australian Security Academy is a boutique registered training organisation established in 2001 by Licensed Private Investigator and Loss Adjuster Mike Evans. The ASA teaches Investigations, Government Fraud Control, Risk Management, WHS, and Loss Adjusting and has had over 15,000 students successfully graduate from the Academy. The ASA delivers affordable, relevant and content-rich courses that students can study in their own time whilst having the support and guidance they need. Our student's success is our success.
australiansecurityacademy.edu.au

EXHIBITOR – LKA GROUP

Established in 1990, LKA Group is a leading national provider of investigation, loss adjusting, risk management, surveillance, training and specialist investigation services delivered in cooperation with our specialist workplace brand, WISE Workplace.
We have a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality management and building long term partnerships to support our clients across their diverse needs.
Our qualified and professional team of licenced investigators work alongside our management and legal teams including expertise in HR, accounting and finance, fraud, technology, insurance and law enforcement to develop innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
We care. We challenge. We make a difference.
www.lkagroup.com.au

EXHIBITOR – PROCARE GROUP

Procare is an integrated insurance solutions provider, who work in partnership with our clients to deliver insurance support services. Since our start-up in 1998, we’ve grown to become a national provider with over 400 staff nationwide and office locations in every State & Territory. We focus on innovation and high value outcomes, whilst retaining a small company feel – flexibility, commitment and genuine customer service. Our core services including insurance investigation work (factual investigations, surveillance, desktop & intelligence services), occupational rehabilitation and injury management, recoveries management, claims & risk services, recruitment & training. Our website is www.procaregroup.com.au