Congratulations to the 2026 Winners
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The evening's highest honours recognised three individuals whose leadership and contribution have left a lasting mark on the profession.
- Chris Mackinnon received the ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his decades of leadership, advocacy and commitment to strengthening the Australian insurance profession.
- Kimberley Jonsson was named Insurance Leader of the Year, recognised for her outstanding leadership, strategic vision and enduring contribution to the industry.
- ANZIIF also posthumously honoured Tim Wedlock with a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his remarkable career, enduring influence and lasting legacy within the insurance profession.
2026 Award Winners
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| Authorised Representative Network of the Year | Community Broker Network |
| Claims Team of the Year | CHU Underwriting Agencies |
| Small-Medium Broking Company of the Year | Guardian Insurance Brokers |
| Large Broking Company of the Year | Marsh |
| Small-Medium General Insurance Company of the Year | Adica Insurance |
| Large General Insurance Company of the Year | Allianz |
| Small-Medium Underwriting Agency of the Year | Coalition |
| Large Underwriting Agency of the Year | CHU Underwriting Agencies |
| Insurtech Start-up of the Year | Curium |
| Life Insurance Company of the Year | NobleOak |
| Professional Services Firm of the Year | SHARPS Australia |
| Service Provider to the Insurance Industry | BizCover |
| Young Insurance Professional of the Year | Alan Xian, Taylor Fry / University of NSW |
Downloadable photos will be shared here soon.
2026 Winners Booklet
Thank you for celebrating with us
Thank you to everyone who submitted, participated in and attended the 22nd Australian Insurance Industry Awards.
Your achievements, contributions and support made this year’s Awards a memorable celebration of the people and organisations shaping Australia’s insurance industry.
Congratulations to all our finalists and winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible.
The Australian Insurance Industry Awards were founded by co-partners Asia Insurance Review (AIR) and ANZIIF.
Award Categories & Criteria
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Authorised Representative Network of the Year
Authorised Representative Network of the Year
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Claims Team of the Year
Claims Team of the Year
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Insurtech Start-up of the Year
Insurtech Start-up of the Year
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Small-Medium Broking Company of the Year
Small-Medium Broking Company of the Year
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Large Broking Company of the Year
Large Broking Company of the Year
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Small-Medium General Insurance Company of the Year
Small-Medium General Insurance Company of the Year
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Large General Insurance Company of the Year
Large General Insurance Company of the Year
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Small-Medium Underwriting Agency of the Year
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Large Underwriting Agency of the Year
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Life Insurance Company of the Year
Life Insurance Company of the Year
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Professional Services Firm of the Year
Professional Services Firm of the Year
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Service Provider to the Insurance Industry
Service Provider to the Insurance Industry
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Young Insurance Professional of the Year
Young Insurance Professional of the Year
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Insurance Leader of the Year
Insurance Leader of the Year
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ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award
ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award
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Congratulations to all the finalists of the 22nd ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards. Being selected as a finalist is an outstanding achievement and reflects the strong commitment of the companies and individuals listed below that have helped our industry grow and flourish.
Finalists for the 2026 Australian Insurance Industry Awards
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| ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award | Announced on the night |
