Year of the Professional

Professionalism is the keynote throughout the year, with each quarter showcasing content and stories from different sectors. Supporting the community when they need it most is at the heart of what we do in insurance. Help us celebrate the success of our insurance professionals by taking part in our initiatives this year. Read the article that talks to three industry leaders and their thoughts on the concept of professionalism. 

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Women in Insurance

ANZIIF is delighted to announce as part of the Year of the Insurance Professional, we celebrated women in insurance in the month of September. 

Visit the Women in insurance page

The ANZIIF Journal

ANZIIF is excited to announce that as part of this initiative, the ANZIIF Journal will be available to the wider industry, bringing professionalism to the forefront and providing the content individuals need to support their growth within the sector.

Read the latest Journal 

Making a Difference - Recognition Awards

Entries are now closed for the Making a Difference Awards.

ANZIIF introduced the “Making a Difference” recognition awards, which highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Entries can be self-nominated or you may nominate a colleague or peer who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry. Your challenge will be to record a short video entry that is compelling and based on evidence that convinces the Judging Panel that you or the nominated individual made the best difference.

All winners will receive a profile on the ANZIIF Professional Development section and recognition and exposure in the industry.

The awards are categorised by sectors, including Broking, Claims, General Insurance, Life, and Underwriting.

ANZIIF announced the winners at the Australian Industry Awards and the New Zealand Industry Awards. Congratulations to the 2021 Winners. 

Meet the winners

What is Professionalism?

Hear from industry leaders on what Professionalism means to them.


Access the playlist

Collaboration and Sponsorship

Help us celebrate the success of our insurance professionals and promote professionalism by taking part in our initiatives this year. Contributing to this initiative can come in a variety of ways such as sponsoring a Diploma, sponsoring a Make a Difference Award through providing a prize, offering an apprenticeship - you can tailor your support.  Contact Sara Cheong, Sponsorship Executive on +61 3 9613 7282 or via email [email protected] to learn more.

Meet the winners

Shining a light on the industry's unsung heroes

 

Allianz Donna Walker Awards

On September 30, ANZIIF announced the winners of the prestigious Donna Walker Awards at Women in Insurance Virtual Event. Congratulations to the 2021 Winners.

Inspiring leadership: Jo Broomhall, Executive General Manager at IPAR

Inspiring leadership: Hoa Bui, Managing Director at Bui Advisory and Non-Executive Director at AIA Health

Emerging talent: Shannen de la Motte, Junior Legal Counsel at AIG

ANZIIF is excited to introduce the Allianz Donna Walker Awards which will 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. 

The award acknowledges one professional in each of the two categories, who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry. 

Proudly supported by Allianz

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Making a Difference - Broking Sector

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the Broking sector

Alana Garnett, Compliance and Office Manager - Bridges Insurance

Making a Difference in Broking is proudly supported by

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Making a Difference - Claims Sector

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the Claims sector

Poppy Foxton, National Head of Corporate Insurance and Risk Solutions - Honan Insurance Group

Making a Difference in Claims is proudly supported by

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Making a Difference - Claims Sector (New Zealand)

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the Claims sector (New Zealand)

Hamish Blair, Business Development & Client Relationship Manager - Sedgwick

Making a Difference - General Insurance Sector

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the General Insurance sector

Joshua Nguyen, Underwriter - Canopius 

Making a Difference in General Insurance is proudly supported by

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Making a Difference - Life Sector

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the Life sector

Rachael Crick, Team Leader - Vocational Services, Ipar - Read the profile

The Finalist was Dolores Bartolomeu, Team Manager - CCI / Life, Allianz - Read the Finalists profile

Making a Difference in Life is proudly supported by

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Making a Difference - Underwriting Sector

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in the Underwriting sector

Lillian Zhou, Senior Underwriter, Flex Insurance - Read the profile 

The Finalist was Vrisha Bhagat, Senior Claims Consultant, CHU - Read the Finalists profile

Making a Difference - New Zealand

The “Making a Difference” recognition awards, highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Winners are insurance professionals who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the winners in New Zealand

Ryan Jones, Claims Manager - Runacres Insurance

Making a Difference in New Zealand is proudly supported by

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Most Valuable Team

ANZIIF is excited to announce the winner of the Most Valuable Team Award which recognises a team that works collaboratively, displays professionalism and puts the customer first to achieve excellence. 

Congratulations to the winners

The winner was ProRisk Claims Team, Professional Risk Underwriting Pty Ltd - Read their profile

The finalists were the  CHU Services, CHU Underwriting Agencies | Technical Claims Team, Westpac Group | rQ academy, IAG

Most Valuable Team is proudly supported by

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Professionalism is the keynote throughout the year, with each quarter showcasing content and stories from different sectors. Supporting the community when they need it most is at the heart of what we do in insurance. Help us celebrate the success of our insurance professionals by taking part in our initiatives this year. Read the article that talks to three industry leaders and their thoughts on the concept of professionalism. 

Year of the Insurance Professional logo

Women in Insurance

ANZIIF is delighted to announce as part of the Year of the Insurance Professional, we celebrated women in insurance in the month of September. 

Visit the Women in insurance page

The ANZIIF Journal

ANZIIF is excited to announce that as part of this initiative, the ANZIIF Journal will be available to the wider industry, bringing professionalism to the forefront and providing the content individuals need to support their growth within the sector.

Read the latest Journal 

Making a Difference - Recognition Awards

Entries are now closed for the Making a Difference Awards.

ANZIIF introduced the “Making a Difference” recognition awards, which highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond to display professionalism in their workplace, and for their customers. 

Entries can be self-nominated or you may nominate a colleague or peer who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, commitment, achievement and passion in the insurance industry. Your challenge will be to record a short video entry that is compelling and based on evidence that convinces the Judging Panel that you or the nominated individual made the best difference.

All winners will receive a profile on the ANZIIF Professional Development section and recognition and exposure in the industry.

The awards are categorised by sectors, including Broking, Claims, General Insurance, Life, and Underwriting.

ANZIIF announced the winners at the Australian Industry Awards and the New Zealand Industry Awards. Congratulations to the 2021 Winners. 

Meet the winners

What is Professionalism?

Hear from industry leaders on what Professionalism means to them.


Access the playlist

Collaboration and Sponsorship

Help us celebrate the success of our insurance professionals and promote professionalism by taking part in our initiatives this year. Contributing to this initiative can come in a variety of ways such as sponsoring a Diploma, sponsoring a Make a Difference Award through providing a prize, offering an apprenticeship - you can tailor your support.  Contact Sara Cheong, Sponsorship Executive on +61 3 9613 7282 or via email [email protected] to learn more.

Meet the winners

Shining a light on the industry's unsung heroes