The 2024 ReCALIbrate grant recipients have been named and include a football coach, an accredited netball umpire and a martial arts trainee.
The program run by the Council of Australian Life Insurers offers $2,000 to five female risk advisers to attend the annual FAAA Congress. CALI says this year’s recipients are:
- Nicole Bendeich, Calibre Life
- Janice Choo, Big Oak Financial Services
- Nikki Szprinc, DC Advice
- Rebecca Pritchard, Rising Tide Financial Services
- Samantha Greene, Greene Financial
CALI CEO Christine Cupitt says each of these women has a unique story to tell and through their work they provide essential peace of mind for people, especially other women, during life’s biggest challenges.
Proud Wiradjuri woman and financial adviser, Nicole Bendeich, believes the grants will help inspire more women to prioritise and invest in their own growth and development.
“Balancing family life or a business can make it difficult for women to prioritise their own growth, yet it is essential, not only for us but also for our clients and the advice profession as a whole.”
…the ReCALIbrate program helps foster diversity across the life insurance industry
CALI says the ReCALIbrate program helps foster diversity across the life insurance industry to ensure it is representative of the community it serves and that it provides opportunities for more women to participate.
“Women in risk advice are essential role models in our industry. They give customers the option to talk to someone who is like them and who understands their unique experiences,” says Cupitt.
She says CALI’s research shows that women are more concerned than men about the cost of living and the impact on their financial safety net.
“That’s why it’s more important than ever that women get access to the right financial advice to help them make informed choices about their financial future.”
The grants will go towards any expenses that support recipients to attend the 2024 FAAA Congress in Brisbane later this year.
As part of the program, the five recipients will also be paired with senior women in the industry to provide a forum for mentorship, learning, support and career advice.
Click here for more information on the ReCALIbrate program.
