The Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) has postponed its Melbourne expo and is keeping a “watching brief” on future events as the coronavirus pandemic halts more large-scale industry gatherings.
The Melbourne expo, held in collaboration with the National Insurance Brokers Association, was due to be held at Crown on May 22 and follows the recent Sydney event, which did take place at the end of last month.
Further expos scheduled for Brisbane on July 15, northwestern Sydney on August 12, Adelaide on September 10 and Perth on November 12 remain in doubt.
“A decision on whether each one will go ahead will be made closer to the date and depend on the situation at that time,” UAC says in advice sent to members today.
The council has also delayed the start of this year’s morning seminar series until at least August.
“This has been done as a sign of corporate responsibility to members and the wider community and is a reflection of suggestions for social distancing, where practical,” it says.
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