CALI announces ReCALIbrate grant recipients

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

9 October 2024

The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has announced the five recipients of this year’s edition of its annual reCALIbrate program.

Nicole Bendeich from Calibre Life, Janice Choo from Big Oak Financial Services, Nikki Szprinc from DC Advice, Rebecca Pritchard from Rising Tide Financial Services and Samantha Greene from Greene Financial have each received $2,000 grants to attend the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress in November and to be mentored by leading female figures in the industry.

“Each of these incredible women have 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,” CALI CEO, Christine Cupitt, said.

“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.

“Our 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.”

This year’s theme of the FAAA Congress in Brisbane is ‘Power Up’, offering attendees the opportunity to share insight, ideas and knowledge across three days.

“We once again applaud CALI’s ReCALIbrate initiative to foster the next generation of women in financial advice and to help address the decreasing number of financial advisers in Australia,” FAAA chief executive, Sarah Abood, said.

“We look forward to welcoming the 2024 ReCALIbrate recipients to the FAAA Congress in November to learn, build lasting professional relationships and have a memorable experience.”

Cupitt also said previous recipients had praised the mentorship component of the program as a cornerstone moment of their career.

“Previous recipients have told us that the chance to meet with a senior leader in the industry is an invaluable part of the ReCALIbrate program. Recipients have kept in touch over many months and fostered a mutually beneficial professional relationship and connection,” she said.