Richard Klipin

Richard Klipin is CEO of the National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia (NIBA) with a brief to lead, build and grow the Association focussed on its strategy to be the voice of the profession. Prior to this Richard was the CEO of the Financial Services Council of New Zealand (FSC), the peak industry body representing the superannuation, investment, health and life insurance and financial advice sectors. Richard led the development and transformation of the FSC from 29 to 123 members building on the strategic voice helping New Zealanders with their Financial Confidence and wellbeing.

A Code built on evidence, not instinct

Richard Klipin sets out the evidence behind the draft Insurance Brokers Code of Practice, from complaint volumes to strata breach findings

Affordability and accessibility are regulatory outcomes too

Premiums are one problem. Reach is another. Every time you add regulatory complexity, someone pays and usually it is the client - says Richard Klipin, NIBA's CEO

From intermediary to indispensable

In his latest IB column, NIBA CEO Richard Klipin makes the definitive case for the insurance broker as Australia's trusted risk adviser

Ready for what’s next? A roadmap for brokers in a decade of disruption

In his opening IB column of 2026, NIBA's CEO Richard Klipin unpacks how brokers can stay trusted, future‑ready advisers and previews NIBA's next piece of groundbreaking research