Risk Hub

Technical Series: Follow the Money: Financial Underwriting for the Self Employed
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Webinar
Techniques to identify income, calculate sums insured, and facilitate claims outcomes for self-employed clients, including case study investigation.

PRESENTER: Marshall Ross – Strategy & Risk Advice Manager
With experience in the Life Insurance industry spanning a variety of roles from underwriting, new business and business development across multiple leading insurers and a family background in financial advice practice,Marshall is passionate about risk advice and assisting advisers to deliver efficient and effective outcomes for their clients.
Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business from the Queensland University of Technology along with a Diploma of Financial Planning and in his role as Strategy & Risk Advice Manager at MLC Life Insurance is involved in working with advisers on strategic risk advice and delivering educational content to MLC Life Insurance partners.

Insurance is issued by MLC Limited. MLC Limited uses the MLC Brand under Licence from the Insignia Financial Group. MLC Limited is part of the Nippon Life Insurance Group and is not a part of the Insignia Financial Group.

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Hobart
2025-03-04 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Crowne Plaza Hobart
Don’t miss out on Riskinfocus 25 – coming to your state capital city in March!

The event has been designed with ALL financial advisers and their support colleagues in mind; not just ‘riskies’, as we continue to value and respect the fantastic work you do and the critically-important role that you play in the lives of so many Australians, their families and their businesses.

Presentations that focus on life insurance issues, life insurance advice and business building
Up to 6.5 CPD hours, including a session considering some of the ethical dilemmas associated with delivering life insurance advice
Intended for ALL financial advisers and support team members; not just ‘Riskies’
Longer breaks and more opportunities to network with your friends and peers
Greater access to speakers post presentation
Adviser panels returning in 2025

More advisers delivering more life insurance advice to more Australians
Early Bird Registrations will be open for a short time…
*Event Registration starts at 07:45 – 08:15

Locations & Dates

HOBART – Tuesday 4 March
Crowne Plaza
ADELAIDE – Thursday 6 March
Adelaide Convention Centre
PERTH – Tuesday 11 March
Pan Pacific Hotel
MELBOURNE – Thursday 13 March
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
BRISBANE – Tuesday 18 March
The Star Brisbane
SYDNEY – Thursday 20 March
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Adelaide
2025-03-06 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Perth
2025-03-11 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | Pan Pacific Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA, 6000, Australia

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Melbourne
2025-03-13 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Brisbane
2025-03-18 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Star Brisbane, 33 William St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia

Riskinfocus 25 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Sydney
2025-03-20 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61, 101 Phillip St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia

Risk Conversations with Host Marc Fabris and Special Guest Ben Martin
2025-04-09 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Webinar
Welcome to the Risk Conversations Series – an engaging and informal webinar series by Risk Hub, focused on real-world perspectives from those working in and around risk advice.
Host: Marc Fabris, Founder of Risk Hub
Special Guest: Ben Martin, National Manager for Technical Advice & Strategic Partnerships, AIA Australia
A hot topic in the advice world right now is the tax deductibility of advice fees – but how does this impact risk advice? Join this practical Risk Conversation with AIA’s Ben Martin, as we unpack what the recent buzz means in real terms, and how it could benefit your clients.
This session will feature a short presentation from Ben followed by a conversational deep-dive with Marc Fabris, including adviser Q&A. If you’ve got questions – we’ll ask them. If you’re unsure what applies – we’ll clarify it. Practical and to the point.
As always, we encourage you to bring your questions and participate in the conversation.
📅 Date: Wednesday 9 May 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm (AEST)
📍 Location: Online – Microsoft Teams Webinar
🎓 CPD will be assessed following the session
Can’t make it live? Don’t worry! We record all our sessions, so you can watch them later at your convenience.
Register Now to secure your spot and join the conversation!
Speakers:

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Hobart
2026-03-03 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Crowne Plaza Hobart
Don’t miss out on Riskinfocus 26 – coming to your state capital city in March!

The event has been designed with ALL financial advisers and their support colleagues in mind; not just ‘riskies’, as we continue to value and respect the fantastic work you do and the critically-important role that you play in the lives of so many Australians, their families and their businesses.

Expert-led sessions on life insurance advice, industry trends, and business growth strategies
Earn up to 6 CPD hours
Intended for all financial advisers and support staff – not just ‘Riskies’
Enjoy extended breaks and more chances to connect with your peers
Earlier event wrap-up for a more balanced day
Meet and engage with speakers after their presentations
Adviser panels making a highly anticipated return in 2026
More advisers delivering more life insurance advice to more Australians

Early Bird Registrations will be open for a short time…
*Event Registration starts at 07:45 – 08:15

Locations & Dates

HOBART – Tuesday 3 March
Crowne Plaza
ADELAIDE – Thursday 5 March
Adelaide Convention Centre
PERTH – Tuesday 10 March
Pan Pacific Hotel
MELBOURNE – Thursday 12 March
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
BRISBANE – Wednesday 18 March
The Star Brisbane
SYDNEY – Friday 20 March
ICC Sydney

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Adelaide
2026-03-05 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Perth
2026-03-10 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Pan Pacific Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA, 6000, Australia

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Melbourne
2026-03-12 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Brisbane
2026-03-18 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Star Brisbane, 33 William St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia

Riskinfocus 26 Risk Advice CPD Tour - Sydney
2026-03-20 07:45 - 17:30 (Australia/Sydney) | ICC Sydney
