On 24 November 2025, the RIMS NZ and PI Chapter marked a major milestone – the 75th Anniversary of RIMS (RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) – an occasion that truly deserved special attention.
Thanks to the support of our sponsors Marsh Australia and New Zealand, AIG, and KPMG New Zealand who made the event a reality, and thanks to the more than 80 professionals who came together for an evening of celebration, insights and networking.
Highlights included:
✅Welcome video from Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE (CEO RIMS USA)
✅Keynote Address by Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank: “Thrive in ’25, Fix in ’26?”
✅Panel Discussion led by Chapter President Iain Gallie, featuring industry leaders:
- Mary-Jane Daly (Chair AIG Insurance NZ Limited)
- Toni Ferrier (CEO Marsh McLennan NZ)
- Matthew Prichard (Executive Chairman KPMG)
A huge thank you to the incredible team who made this event seamless: Nicola Vallance, Claire Shelley, Nick Raven, Tanvi Mohite (CA), Jezaniah Reyna, Iain Gallie, Martyn Fair, and Kerry Bakkerus.
Events like these remind us of the power of networking, connecting, and learning from each other – essential for driving innovation and resilience.
Here’s to celebrating the past and shaping the future of risk and insurance management!
.png)