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Insurance changes

3 December 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDST

With nearly half* of our super members currently insured, some of your Hostplus clients likely have insurance cover^ within their Hostplus account. We’ve recently made some significant improvements to our insurance offering. Join our insurance webinar to learn about our new insurance arrangements that offer:

  • enhanced terms, conditions and definitions
  • lower premiums for most Hostplus members
  • simplified automatic insurance for new members.

This session will not only help you understand the impact on existing Hostplus clients, but also explore how automatic insurance could be suitable for other clients. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions of our Head of Insurance Strategy & Product throughout the session.

*Hostplus data - 48% as at 30 June 2024
^Hostplus insurance cover is provided by MetLife Insurance Limited (MetLife) ABN 75 004 274 882, AFSL 238096 (insurer). 

Con Michalakis

Presenter: Shane Fielding

Head of Insurance at Hostplus

Shane is the Head of Insurance at Hostplus where he has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the strategic initiatives related to Hostplus’ insurance product and pricing, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s insurance strategy to deliver a high quality, affordably priced and appropriate insurance solution for Hostplus beneficiaries.

He has worked in the group insurance industry for over 30 years, with significant experience across Industry Super Funds, Retail Master Trusts and Employee Benefits.

Prior to joining Hostplus, Shane was the Head of Group Life Consulting Services at IFS Insurance Solutions where he was responsible for the delivery of a range of insurance services and advice to industry super funds and the broader industry super network, and he has previously held insurance roles at Mercer and AXA.

Shane holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Monash University.


Investment insights

10 December 2024

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDST

Market volatility, interest rates, economic growth and housing are themes we encounter daily. Our Deputy CIO, Con Michalakis will candidly discuss how Hostplus are navigating this environment and where we see both threats and opportunities. He will also outline the impact of strong net cashflows on investment decisions that can benefit members now and into the future. As with all our webinars, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions along the way. 

Con Michalakis

Presenter: Con Michalakis

Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Hostplus

Con Michalakis is Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Hostplus, following the merger with Statewide Super in April 2022, where he was Chief Investment Officer. Hostplus is one of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds, with a total FUM of AUD 122 billion, Con leads portfolio construction in public and private markets.

Con has worked for asset managers in New York, Sydney and London and was the first investment practice leader for Watson Wyatt in Australia. Con has a B.Sc. in Maths from the University of Adelaide and a M.Sc. from the University of London.