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Australian Broker of the Year
More than 500 insurance professionals gathered together, including brokers, authorised representatives, insurers, underwriters, and claims professionals to enjoy a night of glitz and glamour, where the intense work of the industry’s best was recognized in 25 prestigious award categories. In what was the first in-person celebration since the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was happy to greet old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the successes of peers in the industry. As Kimberly Jonsson, CEO of CHU Underwriting Agencies – winner of the Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year award – puts it: “It’s been fantastic. I’ve had a wonderful night. It’s good to see everyone in person and looking so attractive.”
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Commemorative Guide
Nominations A nationwide call for nominations will be conducted from 28 March 2022 to 29 April 2022 using Insurance Business’ print and online channels. Nominations are open across 22 categories. Any individual or company operating in the Australian insurance industry is eligible to submit a nomination, either on their own behalf or for someone else.
Excellence Awardees Once the research has been completed, excellence awardees will be selected in each category (except the three National awards) and notified via phone and e-mail. Excellence awardees will also be announced in Insurance Business magazine and online.
Judging The Insurance Business Awards team will send completed excellence awardee submissions to an independent panel of judges, comprising insurance industry leaders and senior representatives. Judges will be well known and well respected within the industry and their judgment will be impartial, balanced, incisive and fair. Any judge with a conflict of interest in a particular category will recuse themselves from judging that category.
Winners The winners in each category were announced at the Insurance Business Awards gala dinner last Friday, on the 2nd of September 2022 held at the Doltone House, Darling Island, in Sydney. Winners were also published on the Insurance Business website.
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Smart Nine Australian Brokerage of the Year
KONA Recruitment Australian Young Gun of the Year
QBE Brokerage of the Year (20+ Staff)
Brokerage of the Year (6-20 Staff)
Brokerage of the Year (1-5 Staff)
CHU Underwriting Agencies Specialist Brokerage of the Year
Best Customer Service From An Individual Office
Authorised Representative Network of the Year
Best Digital Strategy — Brokerage
Young Gun of the Year — Independent (1-19 Staff)
Young Gun of the Year — Independent (20+ Staff)
Celebrating Excellence in the Insurance Industry
Insurance industry professionals from across Australia flocked to Doltone House on Sydney’s Darling Habour on September 2, 2022, to celebrate the fifth annual Insurance Business Australia Awards.
The fifth annual Insurance Business Awards Australia would like to thank everyone who participated. After a challenging year that put many industries' resiliency to the test, these awards provide a genuine view of the best and brightest in the insurance industry as well as those who have stepped up and put their clients' needs first when it counted most. With a focus on the accomplishments of the nation's top insurance professionals and organizations, the Insurance Business Awards Australia honoured and recognized excellence in the insurance sector across 22 renowned categories. It was amazing to witness such resounding industry support for our inaugural Insurance Business Awards Australia. We would like to thank everyone who submitted a submission and recognize our eminent panel of judges for lending their time and expertise to the endeavor. The Insurance Business Awards Australia are brought to you by Key Media, publishers of the leading global family of Insurance Business magazines and insurancebusinessmag.com. We are proud to continue our tradition of celebrating insurance excellence in Australia and would like to congratulate all winners and excellence awardees.
Broker of the Year (1-19 Staff)
Broker of the Year (20+ Staff)
Broker of the Year — Specialist
QBE Broker of the Year — Authorised Representative
General Insurer BDM of the Year
Underwriting Agencies Council Underwriting Agency BDM of the Year
Blake Oliver Consulting Australian General Insurer of the Year
The coveted Australian Broker of the Year award went to Jen Bettridge of Clear Insurance for her outstanding contribution to the industry. This national award was judged on multiple criteria, including client retention, customer service proposition, lead generation, relevant financial results, and contribution to the industry. Bettridge, who also took away the QBE Broker of the Year - Authorised representative award, stood out amongst a group of exemplary excellence awardees – all of whom won major broker awards: Frans du Plessis, Grace Insurance - Broker of the Year (1-19 Staff); Eli Tatarka, Scott Winton Insurance Brokers - Broker of the Year (20+ Staff); and Sharon Rutherford, Honan Insurance Group - Broker of the Year – Specialist. The recipe to success is simple, according to Bettridge. “It’s just keeping the client the main focus and making sure they’re the ones that are looked after at the end of the day,” she says. “That’s it.” The Smart Nine Australian Brokerage of the Year award went to CCM Insurance Group, with allinsure (Brokerage of the Year: 6-20 staff), Honan Insurance Group (QBE Brokerage of the Year: 20+ staff), and Imperium Insurance and Financial Solutions (Brokerage of the Year: 1-5 staff) all recognized as excellence awardees. Again, it is a focus on people that drives the award-winning brokerages’ success. Gary Sim, founder/director of CCM Insurance Group, which also took away the CHU Underwriting Agencies Specialist Brokerage of the Year award, says his team are focused on “understanding our clients, understanding what they do, actually caring about what they do, and actually tailoring a service to the individual clients and their needs.” Peter Chamberlain, managing director of Canberra-based allinsure, adds: “We’ve got a fantastic team of people at allinsure, and we’re very well supported by the amazing group of Insurance Advisernet. They just give us amazing tools and let us do us, which is amazing, and we get out and help our clients.” That people focus extends beyond helping end-clients. It is also essential in the success of the insurance ecosystem, as Jessica Jenkins national relationship manager at Brooklyn Underwriting - and winner of the UAC Underwriting Agency BDM of the Year award – explains: “I think it’s just a love and passion for helping and supporting, but also giving back to the broker community.” One of the most important accolades presented was the Kona Recruitment Australian Young Gun of the Year award, which recognizes an outstanding broker under the aged of 35, who has demonstrated excellent career progression and professional development, exemplary customer service, and strong business results. This award - which has high significance given the challenges the insurance industry is facing globally around talent attraction, recruitment, and development – was granted to Nicole Pallavicini of Marsh, who also won the AXA XL Young Gun of the Year – International award. She was up against stiff competition in Taela Bloemers of Status Insurance Brokers (former Corpsure), winner of the Young Gun of the Year – Independent (1-19 Staff) award, and Teighan Carr of Honan Insurance Group, winner of the Young Gun of the Year – Independent (20+ staff) award. Trent Brown, director of Allstate Underwriting, and director of finance for the UAC, sums it up the event nicely: “This is not something we do day-to-day for awards, but it is nice to recognise all the work that’s being done – and it sure is nice to grab an award.”
Research The Insurance Business Awards team will also conduct research and draw on knowledge and information gained through Insurance Business’ connections to the insurance industry in order to support and supplement nominations received and to ensure that no one deserving of recognition is missed. Excellence awardees will be determined from both pools of information.
Excellence Awardees
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Elliot Hill
Scott Guse
Stacy Finnegan
Colin Fagen
Tony Dodd
Andrew Davies
Paul D'Arcy
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Thank you to our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise to help recognise and celebrate excellence in the insurance profession.
2022 Judging Panel
Elliot Hill Managing Director, Business QBE Insurance
Scott Guse Partner KPMG
Stacy Finnegan National Director Authorised Representatives Aon
Colin Fagen Managing Director Blue Zebra Insurance
Tony Dodd Chief Executive Officer GT Insurance
Andrew Davies CEO Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
Paul D'Arcy Head of Operations Execution and Performance Management, Asia-Pacific Aon
Damien Coates CEO DUAL
Lisa Carter Managing Director Clear Insurance
Kelly Butler Cyber Practice Leader – Pacific, Marsh JLT Specialty Marsh
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Geniere Aplin Group Executive, Personal Injury and Chair of EMLife Employers Mutual
Hilary Bates Chief Operations Officer and Executive Sponsor of Project Swift, Life & Investments Zurich Financial Services Australia
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Duck Creek Technologies Best Digital Strategy — Insurer
Wilbur Underwriting Agency Claims Team of the Year
AAMC General Insurer Claims of the Year
Underwriting Agencies Council Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
Best Service Provider Award
Kimberley Jonsson
Marni Jackson
Greg Hicks
Sarah Lyons
Eric Lowenstein
Kirsten Kruger
Hayley Phillips
Anthony Pagano
Kurt Nilsen
Enrique Sicurella
Katie Stephenson
Brian Siemsen
Chay Wilkinson
Kimberley Jonsson CEO CHU Underwriting Agencies
Marni Jackson Head of Product Youi
Greg Hicks Head of Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Personal Risk Services, Australia & New Zealand Chubb Insurance
Sarah Lyons Chief Executive Gallagher Australia
Eric Lowenstein CEO Tego
Kirsten Kruger Head of Insurance Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
Hayley Phillips Director Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers
Anthony Pagano Head of Commercial Intermediaries Vero
Kurt Nilsen Managing Director Lion Underwriting
Enrique Sicurella Director CCM Insurance Group
Katie Stephenson Business Development Specialist, Marsh Queensland | YIPs Australasian President Marsh
Brian Siemsen Founder & Executive Director Claims Central Consolidated
Chay Wilkinson CEO ANA Chartered Loss Adjusters
AAMC is a motor accident management specialist providing a wide range of services to the Australian insurance, broking and corporate fleet sectors. AAMC is Australia’s largest provider of motor repair and assessing services across the whole spectrum of motor including passenger vehicle, heavy and light commercial and transport, plant and machinery, motorcycle and caravans. AAMC have been delivering innovative solutions to some of Australia’s largest and most prominent insurers for over 20 years and specialise in providing cost, quality and timeliness outcomes for their clients. Daniel Lukich Sales & Strategic Relationship Manager Phone: +61 (0)456 763 042 Email: daniel.lukich@aamcommercial.com.au Website: aamcommercial.com.au
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AXA XL Insurance – We Don’t Just Provide Insurance. We Reinvent It. AXA XL is the P&C and Specialty Risk Division of AXA. We’re known for solving complex risks for mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals. With speed, agility and a focus on the future we can offer more products, greater global reach, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - Property, Casualty, Professional and Financial Lines and Specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Phone: +61 2 8270 1719 Email: iselle.gonzalez@axaxl.com Website: www.axaxl.com
Blake Oliver Consulting is an insurance specialist consulting firm run by Insurance professionals, for the Insurance sector. Though our industry experience and broad networks we can reach out to candidates with specific and niche experiences that would otherwise not be contactable in the general market. We are committed to providing tailored staffing solutions to our clients and exceptional care to candidates. We now also offer legal and I.T solutions to our insurance clients. Daniel J. Marsh Managing Director Phone: +61 (0) 424 188 733 Email: djmarsh@blakeoliver.com.au Website: www.blakeoliver.com.au
CHU is one of Australia's largest and most awarded insurance underwriting agencies. CHU created the first residential strata insurance plan in Australia and started trading in Sydney in 1978. Over 40 years later, CHU has grown to become recognised as a leading strata insurance specialist, underwriting more than 100,000 schemes across Australia. CHU Underwriting Agencies Phone: 1300 361 263 Email: info@chu.com.au Website: www.chu.com.au
Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT) is a leading provider of core system solutions to the P&C and General insurance industry. By accessing Duck Creek OnDemand, the company’s enterprise Software-as-a-Service solution, insurers are able to navigate uncertainty and capture market opportunities faster than their competitors. Duck Creek’s functionally-rich solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Ava Emdadian Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific Phone: +61 (0) 2 9054 2614 Email: ava.emdadian@duckcreek.com Website: www.duckcreek.com
From an idea to a national company in fifteen short months, Kona Recruitment (formerly Kona & Co.) is a specialist recruitment agency offering expert, trusted advice from Australia's most experienced Insurance recruiters. After rebranding in April 2022, we've refined our services to focus on General Insurance-only recruitment and expanded our presence to offices in four major Australian states. James Toth Phone: +61 (0) 427 532 744 Email: james@konarecruitment.com Website: konarecruitment.com
QBE Australia is part of the QBE Insurance Group, an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney with offices across all states and territories. Our purpose is all about enabling a more resilient future. We provide a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers. From car and home insurance, to tailored business packages and specialist cover for industries such as aviation and farming. We don’t simply offer insurance. We’re all about the before and after – helping our customers to protect and prevent against the ‘what ifs’ and being there to support if anything goes wrong. For more info, visit: www.qbe.com/au/brokers
Smart Nine acts as the interface between Insurance Brokers and construction companies - Providing professional advice from the initial claim validity assessment throughout the claims process. Bringing our extensive construction management expertise, Smart Nine provides a collated source of all required data and ensures efficiency in your claim management teams. Phone: +61 730 408 169 Email: projects@smartnine.com.au Website: www.smartnine.com.au
The Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) is the peak body for Australian underwriting agencies, who write annual GWP of more than $6.5bn. UAC serves members’ interests through professional development events; broker expos to showcase members’ specialist products; sector-specific marketing campaigns; and advocacy with government and industry bodies. UAC has more than 100 agency members, supported by 57 business service members. William Legge General Manager Phone: +61 (0) 409 302 423 Email: williamlegge@uac.org.au Website: uac.org.au
Wilbur provides a modular and connectable ecosystem of technology products & solutions that solve everyday disruption for leading businesses globally. Whether it’s insurance claims, repairs, maintenance, or any other disruption, Wilbur gets customers back to normal faster. Wilbur’s suite of platforms helps clients deliver better outcomes for everyone at scale. Phone: 1300 937 973 Email: hello@wilbur.io Website: www.wilbur.io
Blake Oliver Consulting Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
Kelly Butler Cyber Practice Leader – Pacific, Marsh JLT Specialty, Marsh
Paul D'Arcy Head of Operations Execution and Performance Management, Asia-Pacific, Aon
Andrew Davies CEO, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
Stacy Finnegan National Director Authorised Representatives, Aon
Greg Hicks Head of Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Personal Risk Services, Australia & New Zealand, Chubb Insurance
Kimberley Johnson CEO CHU Underwriting Agencies
Kirsten Kruger Head of Insurance, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
Anthony Pagano Head of Commercial Intermediaries, Vero
Hayley Phillips Director, Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers
Joshua Krenus, Alteri
This award recognises the most outstanding broker working in the Australian insurance industry. The finalists in this category are drawn from the winners of the four Broker of the Year awards.
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Cansure is a leading Canadian insurance supplier servicing brokers across the country. As an open market, Cansure is accessible by all licensed brokers in Canada and seek to be a first-choice supplier offering breadth of products to protect both standard and non-standard risks across personal and commercial lines. Known for their creative underwriting solutions and expertise, Cansure continues to sustain strong financial security supported by both global and domestic partnerships. For more information, visit www.cansure.com.
Thierry Koupaki, Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Rupinder Hayer, Armour Insurance Brokers Ltd
Shahzad Ali, Billyard Insurance Group
Karim Chandani, HUB International
Sheri Clay, J.T. Insurance Services (Canada), Inc.
Tiffany Reider, Westland Insurance
Morgan Roberts, RH Insurance Inc
Rose Freeman, Willow Insurance Corp.
Terence Cairns, Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (Alberta) Inc.
Eli Tatarka, Scott Winton Insurance Brokers
Frans du Plessis, Grace Insurance
Sharon Rutherford, Honan Insurance Group
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Clear Insurance
Jen Bettridge
WINNER
This award recognises the most outstanding brokerage business headquartered and operating in Australia. The finalists in this category are drawn from the winners of the four Brokerage of the Year awards.
allinsure
Honan Insurance Group
Imperium Insurance and Financial Solutions
CCM Insurance Group
“I am impressed with the strong line up of industry specialists in the running for the 2022 Australian Brokerage of the Year award. With competition this fierce it goes without saying that Smart Nine is proud to sponsor this award.”
Martin Hodgkinson, Director, Smart Nine
This award recognises the most outstanding Australian broker under the age of 35. The finalists in this category are drawn from the winners of the three Young Gun of the Year awards.
Taela Bloemers, Status Insurance Brokers (former Corpsure)
Teighan Carr, Honan Insurance Group
Marsh
Nicole Pallavicini
From an idea to a national company in fifteen short months, Kona Recruitment (formerly Kona & Co.) is a specialist recruitment agency offering expert, trusted advice from Australia's most experienced Insurance recruiters. After rebranding in April 2022, we've refined our services to focus on General Insurance-only recruitment and expanded our presence to offices in four major Australian states. James Toth Phone: +61 (0) 427 532 744 Address: Hub Anzac Square, 200 Adelaide Street, QLD 4000 Email: james@konarecruitment.com Website: www.konarecruitment.com
“The ‘Australian Young Gun of the Year’ award is a significant opportunity for Kona to recognise and highlight the next generation of incredibly talented insurance professionals progressing into industry leaders in the coming years.”
Daniel Marsh, Managing Director, Blake Oliver Consulting
QBE Australia is part of the QBE Insurance Group, an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney with offices across all states and territories. Our purpose is all about enabling a more resilient future. We provide a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers. From car and home insurance, to tailored business packages and specialist cover for industries such as aviation and farming. We don’t simply offer insurance. We’re all about the before and after – helping our customers to protect and prevent against the ‘what ifs’ and being there to support if anything goes wrong. Contact details: Website: www.qbe.com/au/brokers
This award recognises the best brokerage operation with more than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders or authorised representatives) and support staff.
Aviso WA Insurance Brokers CRM Brokers Gallagher Interlink Insurance Brokers Macey Insurance Brokers McLardy McShane Insurance Brokers Shielded Insurance Brokers
Experiential Education Program (Service, Environmental, Outdoor)
QBE Australia is part of the QBE Insurance Group, an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney with offices across all states and territories. Our purpose is all about enabling a more resilient future. We provide a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers. From car and home insurance, to tailored business packages and specialist cover for industries such as aviation and farming. We don’t simply offer insurance. We’re all about the before and after – helping our customers to protect and prevent against the ‘what ifs’ and being there to support if anything goes wrong. Website: www.qbe.com/au/brokers
“AXA XL is the proud sponsor of the Young Gun of the Year – International Award for the 4th year in a row. As an industry I feel it is important that we recognise up and coming talent, helping shape the future of insurance in Australia.”
Catherine Carlyon, Country Manager Australia, AXA XL
This award recognises the best brokerage operation with six to 20 staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders or authorised representatives) and support staff.
ARMA Insurance Brokers Hunter Valley
FD Beck Insurance Brokers
Omnisure
Austbrokers Coast to Coast
Bell Partners Insurance
This award recognises the best brokerage operation with one to five staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (licence holders or authorised representatives) and support staff.
Grace Insurance
Ausure Hospitality
Hunter Broking Group
Praden Insurance Broking and Advisory
CHU is one of Australia's largest and most awarded insurance underwriting agencies. CHU created the first residential strata insurance plan in Australia and started trading in Sydney in 1978. Over 40 years later, CHU has grown to become recognised as a leading strata insurance specialist, underwriting more than 100,000 schemes across Australia. Contact details: Anne-Maree Paul Chief Customer Officer CHU Underwriting Agencies Phone: 1300 361 263 Email: info@chu.com.au Website: www.chu.com.au
“It is an absolute honour for Reejig to support and celebrate the tremendous efforts made by innovative teams in their pursuit of excellence. Good luck to all the finalists and can’t wait to celebrate with you all.”
Siobhan Savage, CEO & Co-Founder, Rejig
This award recognises the best brokerage operation that conducts more than 50% of its business in one area of specialty risk.
CHU Underwriting Specialist Brokerage of the Year
Trade Risk
National Credit Insurance (Brokers)
Customer service is an important measure of any brokerage’s long-term sustainability and success. This award recognises a brokerage office or branch that has maintained consistent and sustainable customer service standards over the past 12 months.
Aon - Gold Coast
This award recognises the best authorised representative network in Australia.
McLardy McShane Partners
Insurance Advisernet
Oracle Group Australia
Resilium
Best Digital Strategy – Brokerage
Brokers Online
Macey Insurance Brokers
This award recognises the best brokerage that has harnessed digital channels to provide clients with practical, effective and easily accessible information to help them with their business.
UpSure
This award recognises the best broker under age 35 working for an independent brokerage operation with less than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (licence holders and authorised representatives) and support staff.
Young Gun of the Year – Independent (1-19 Staff)
Austin Rosier, Omnisure
Ben Van Der Merwe, Omnisure
James Wilson, Delmont Insurance Group
Status Insurance Brokers (former Corpsure)
Taela Bloemers
Josh Meyer, Avatar Brokers
Ryan Menezes, Elliott Insurance Brokers
Schalk Van Der Merwe, Omnisure
Tate Harris, allinsure
This award recognises the best broker under age 35 working for an independent brokerage operation with 20 or more staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (licence holders and authorised representatives) and support staff.
Young Gun of the Year – Independent (20+ Staff)
Jonathan Yogarajah, Gow-Gates Group
Joshua Hawkins, Brookvale Insurance Brokers
Matthew Spann, National Credit Insurance (Brokers)
Teighan Carr
Tryan Christos, Interlink Insurance Brokers
Douglas Strong, Shielded Insurance Brokers
AXA XL Young Gun of the Year – International
Ben Willis, Gallagher
Georgia Rowley, Aon
Michael Pham, Aon
This award recognises the best broker who is under 35 working for an international brokerage with at least one office outside of Australia.
Pooja Khushalani, Gallagher
This award recognises the best broker working in an independent brokerage operation with less than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff.
Amanda Morris, ARMA Insurance Brokers & Broker Base
Dale Hansen, Austbrokers Coast to Coast
Gavan Burke, Active Insurance Solutions
Frans du Plessis
Tony Sykes, General Insurance Brokers of Australia
This award recognises the best broker working in an independent brokerage operation with 20 or more staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff.
Simon Gray, Planned Cover
Scott Winton Insurance Brokers
Eli Tatarka
Steve Pappas, Honan Insurance Group
Paul Steed, Shielded Insurance Brokers
Tim Coventry, Brookvale Insurance Brokers
This award recognises the best broker for who over 50% of business is derived from one area of specialty risk.
Broker of the Year – Specialist
Leanne Murphy, Praden Insurance Broking and Advisory
Scott Curley, Howden Insurance Brokers (Australia)
Jennifer Steger, Trade Risk
Sharon Rutherford
This award recognises the best broker attached to an authorised representative network.
QBE Broker of the Year – Authorised Representative
Josh Ryan, Hunter Broking Group
Matthew Bates, Bell Partners Insurance
Scott O'Neill, CP Insurance Services
Peter Chamberlain, allinsure
This award recognises the best BDM working for a general insurer operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.
Jayden Hinshaw, Hollard Commercial Insurance (former)
Lachlan Bailey, Vero
QBE Insurance
Tom McDonald-Phan
Marilyn De Francesco, Allianz
This award recognises the best BDM working for an underwriting agency operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.
Chris Varkoly, ProRisk Underwriting
Colum Williamson, NTI
Brooklyn Underwriting
Jessica Jenkins
Harry Hill, CFC Underwriting
Jackie McCarthy, Underwriting Agencies of Australia
James Lee, Emergence
Scott Allen, CHU Underwriting Agencies
“Agencies thrive on their ability to build relationships with brokers and keep the market well informed about their products and service levels. A well-rounded, professional BDM is the key to achieving that, which is why UAC is so proud to sponsor this award.”
William Legge, General Manager, UAC
This award recognises the best general insurer operating in Australia. 50% weighting will be given to the results of the 2021 Insurance Business Brokers on Insurers survey.
AIG
Allianz
Berkley Insurance Australia
CGU
Chubb
Vero
Zurich
“It’s an honour to sponsor the Australian General Insurer award for a 4th consecutive year, as it demonstrates business growth, market leadership and positively impacting the wider community.”
This award recognises the best underwriting agency operating in Australia. The results of the 2021 Insurance Business Brokers on Underwriting Agencies survey will also be taken into consideration.
Accident & Health International Underwriting
CHU Underwriting Agencies
DUAL Australia
Emergence Insurance
High Street Underwriting Agency
ProRisk Underwriting
Strata Unit Underwriters
ARAG Australia
MECON Insurance
“UAC is proud to sponsor the Underwriting Agency of the Year award. The recipient represents the pinnacle of professionalism in client service and underwriting across the many underwriting agencies operating in the Australian market.”
This award recognises the best claims team within a general insurer operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.
AAMC General Insurer Claims Team of the Year
AAMC is a motor accident management specialist providing a wide range of services to the Australian insurance, broking and corporate fleet sectors. AAMC is Australia’s largest provider of motor repair and assessing services across the whole spectrum of motor including passenger vehicle, heavy and light commercial and transport, plant and machinery, motorcycle and caravans. AAMC have been delivering innovative solutions to some of Australia’s largest and most prominent insurers for over 20 years and specialise in providing cost, quality and timeliness outcomes for their clients. Daniel Lukich Sales & Strategic Relationship Manager Phone: +61 (0)456 763 042 Email: daniel.lukich@aamcommercial.com.au Website: www.aamcommercial.com.au
“AAMC work closely with a broad range of insurance claims teams through the provision of our services, and we deeply appreciate the complexities and challenges often faced within managing claims. We’re pleased to be supporting the award for claims team of the year, an award that recognises the dedication and hard work required in delivering a great claims outcome.”
Steve Chapman, Managing Director, AAMC
This award recognises the best claims team within an underwriting agency operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.
Woodina Underwriting Agency
FTA Insurance
NTI
Underwriting Agencies of Australia
“It’s an honour to be sponsoring the Underwriting Agency Claims Team of the Year category. Claims departments have been integral in assisting customers and providing peace of mind when disaster strikes. The insurance world couldn’t exist without the claims teams who support it.”
Fabien Ruffin, Chief Technology Officer, Wilbur
This award recognises the best general insurer or underwriting agency that has harnessed digital channels to provide brokers with practical, effective and easily accessible facilities to help them with their business.
Duck Creek Technologies Best Digital Strategy – Insurer
Agile Underwriting Services
Blue Zebra Insurance
CFC Connect Cyber Platform
“In this current environment, never have HR teams been so fundamentally critical to overall business success. We’re proud to be supporters of HR teams as they work to attract and retain the best professionals for their businesses, today and for the future.”
Eliza Kirkby, Hays Regional HR Director.
This award recognises the best service provider within the insurance sector operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. Eligible service providers include but are not limited to software and technology, legal, compliance, training and education.
AAMC
Crawford & Company Australia
DXC Technology
Gallagher Bassett
Hello Claims
Arteva Funding
Innovation Group Australia
Stelvio Australia
Wotton + Kearney
