Allianz Donna Walker Awards

Submissions are closed for 2024

ANZIIF introduced the Allianz Donna Walker Awards in 2021 to shine a light on individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of insurance professionalism and promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the industry.

The award recognises excellence in two categories: Inspiring Leadership and Emerging Talent in the industry.   

Congratulations to the 2024 winners

Emerging Talent

Aiden Fitzgerald, Sedgwick New Zealand

Inspiring Leadership

Sinead White, IAG

 

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These Awards are in memory of Donna Walker

Donna was a much loved and respected member of the Insurance Community. She was appointed to the ANZIIF Board in March 2017 and was highly regarded across the industry, having developed a wealth of knowledge during her expansive career.

Donna championed and supported diversity within the insurance industry and was an early supporter of flexible working programs including her participation in diversity and inclusion groups at both IAG and Allianz. Donna was an admired professional and respected leader, who displayed warmth, genuine care and dedication in her professional and personal life. She was a regular speaker at industry events, and was a friend of ANZIIF for many years.


Hear from the 2023 winners

Natalie Hingco Perez, Manager, Internal Audit at IAG

Breaking the barriers Natalie Hingco Perez

Kate Murray, Executive and Professional Lines Liability Underwriter at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance New Zealand

Kate Murray Takes Home 2023 Donna Walker Award

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Previous Winners

 

Inspiring Leadership 2023

Congratulations to the winner of the Inspiring Leadership category

Natalie Perez, IAG

Breaking the barriers Natalie Hingco Perez

 

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Emerging Talent 2023

Congratulations to the winner of the Emerging Talent category

Kate Murray, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance New Zealand

Kate Murray Takes Home 2023 Donna Walker Award

 

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Inspiring Leadership 2022

Congratulations to the winner of the Inspiring Leadership category

Alexandra Slimming, Honan Insurance Group

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Emerging Talent 2022

Congratulations to the winner of the Emerging Talent category

Rachel Hardy, IAG

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Inspiring Leadership 2021

Congratulations to the joint winners of the Inspiring Leadership category

Hoa Bui, Managing Director - Bui Advisory and Non-Executive Director at AIA

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Jo Broomhall, Executive General Manager - IPAR

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Emerging Talent 2021

Congratulations to the winner of the Emerging Talent category

Shannen de la Motte, Junior Legal Counsel - AIG

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Submissions are closed for 2024

ANZIIF introduced the Allianz Donna Walker Awards in 2021 to shine a light on individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of insurance professionalism and promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the industry.

The award recognises excellence in two categories: Inspiring Leadership and Emerging Talent in the industry.   

Congratulations to the 2024 winners

Emerging Talent

Aiden Fitzgerald, Sedgwick New Zealand

Inspiring Leadership

Sinead White, IAG

 

Proudly sponsored by

Allianz logo

These Awards are in memory of Donna Walker

Donna was a much loved and respected member of the Insurance Community. She was appointed to the ANZIIF Board in March 2017 and was highly regarded across the industry, having developed a wealth of knowledge during her expansive career.

Donna championed and supported diversity within the insurance industry and was an early supporter of flexible working programs including her participation in diversity and inclusion groups at both IAG and Allianz. Donna was an admired professional and respected leader, who displayed warmth, genuine care and dedication in her professional and personal life. She was a regular speaker at industry events, and was a friend of ANZIIF for many years.


Hear from the 2023 winners

Natalie Hingco Perez, Manager, Internal Audit at IAG

Breaking the barriers Natalie Hingco Perez

Kate Murray, Executive and Professional Lines Liability Underwriter at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance New Zealand

Kate Murray Takes Home 2023 Donna Walker Award

Read about industry leaders and champions of change:

Previous Winners