About the Awards
This year, the Awards provide a platform for us to recognise how our industry has continued to support customers, the community, and its people. Help us recognise extraordinary achievements, nurture talent, and celebrate our industry.
With submissions across 15 categories, the Awards provide an opportunity for a wide range of industry sectors to be represented and recognised as the insurance ecosystem grows.
For further information please contact Rachel Magill, Team Leader - Events.
Introducing our MC for the Gala Event
We are thrilled that Oscar Kightley will be our MC for the gala awards night in November.
Oscar is an award-winning writer, director, actor and TV presenter. He is most well-known for his work on the hit series bro’Town, the highly successful film Sione’s Wedding, and being a member of the comedy group The Naked Samoans. View the speakers tab to learn more.
Relive the 2022 Gala Awards Night
2022 Awards Book
Read the awards book below to find out more about last year’s winners and share with your peers and colleagues.
Judging
The Awards are decided by an esteemed panel of industry Judges who read and score each submission individually and vote under the supervision of an independent scrutineer.
Judges are bound by confidentiality agreements and recuse themselves when a potential conflict arises. At no time are Judges who have identified a conflict allowed to read or deliberate on a submission.
The Judging Panel is overseen by a Presiding Judge and an external auditor is present at the Judging Day when the judges convene.
We recognise and understand the sensitive nature of the information provided in your submission. With this in mind, there are systems in place to ensure confidentiality at every stage of the judging process.
Award Categories & Criteria
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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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Broker Network of the Year
Broker Network of the Year
sponsored by
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Underwriting Agency of the Year
Underwriting Agency of the Year
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General Insurance Company of the Year
General Insurance Company of the Year
sponsored by
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Claims Team of the Year
Claims Team of the Year
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Life Insurance Company of the Year
Life Insurance Company of the Year
sponsored by
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Insurtech Start-up of the Year
Insurtech Start-up of the Year
sponsored by
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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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Excellence in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Excellence in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
sponsored by
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Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Change
Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Change
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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
Oscar Kightley
Oscar Kightley
Writer, director, actor and TV presenter
Introducing our MC for the Gala Event
Oscar Kightley is an award-winning writer, director, actor and TV presenter. Oscar is most well-known for his work on the hit series bro’Town, the highly successful film Sione’s Wedding, and being a member of the comedy group The Naked Samoans.
Oscar first recognised his ability to make people laugh when he was a school boy, and at Rutherford High he developed his skills in humour and English (but not maths!) further. Following a cadetship at The Auckland Star, Oscar moved into radio and television, starting behind the scenes and then moving into a presenting role with Life in The Fridge based in Christchurch.
By 2006 he was a Laureate Award winner and a Qantas award winning journalist. Oscar also co-founded Pacific Underground and the Island Players theatre company, which has produced critically acclaimed work. The same year, Oscar co-wrote and took a lead role in the highly successful movie Sione's Wedding which was released in New Zealand and Australia.
2012 saw the highly anticipated sequel to Sione's Wedding, Sione's 2, which he both co-wrote and starred in. In 2013, Oscar was seen on the small screen in Harry starring alongside Hollywood heavyweight, Sam Neill.
Oscar is one of the Naked Samoans, who've taken their anarchic brand of comedy around the country and even to Scotland. With the Naked Samoans and Firehorse Films, he completed the fifth series of bro’Town in 2009, which he co-wrote with David Fane, Mario Gaoa and Shimpal Lelisi and is well-known for his voice over character, Vale.
With his vast experience in the media and entertainment industry it seemed like a natural progression for Oscar to move into directing. Oscar launched his first short film Tom's Dairy as well as directing the sequel to the successful Super City 2 in 2013. That year he co-wrote and played the lead in the gritty drama Harry, which received rave reviews in New Zealand and in the United States.
Aside from his busy filming schedule, Oscar still finds time for charities and organisations close to his heart with various involvement with World Vision and Water Safety NZ.
Thank you to our sponsors for the 11th ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards.
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event? For more information on how your organisation can benefit as a sponsor of this leading professional development event contact Barbara Maruno, Partnerships Manager by email at [email protected].
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Scrutineer
Congratulations to all the finalists of the 11th ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. Being selected as a finalist is an outstanding achievement and reflects the dedication and commitment of the companies and individuals listed below. Together, let's celebrate diverse talent across the New Zealand insurance industry.
Finalists for the 2023 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards
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Large Broking Company of the Year Sponsored by:
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Broker Network of the Year Sponsored by:
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General Insurance Company of the Year Sponsored by:
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Claims Team of the Year
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Life Insurance Company of the Year Sponsored by:
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Insurtech Start-up of the Year Sponsored by:
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Professional Services Firm of the Year |
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Service Provider to the Insurance Industry |
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Excellence in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Sponsored by:
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Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Change Sponsored by:
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| Young Insurance Professional of the Year |
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Insurance Leader of the Year |
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ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Celebrating all the winners of the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards since the inaugural event held in 2012.
Winners of the 2022 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards
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Small-Medium Broking Company of the Year |
Sherpa Insurance Brokers & Advocates |
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Large Broking Company of the Year |
Marsh |
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Authorised Representative Network of the Year |
Insurance Advisernet New Zealand |
| Underwriting Agency of the Year |
Delta Insurance |
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General Insurance Company of the Year |
Vero New Zealand |
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General Insurance Claims Team of the Year |
IAG New Zealand |
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Life Insurance Company of the Year |
Partners Life |
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Insurtech Start-up of the Year |
Morgan Project Services (NZ) Ltd |
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Professional Services Firm of the Year |
McLarens New Zealand |
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Service Provider to the Insurance Industry |
Smith&Smith |
| Excellence in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
IAG New Zealand |
| Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance Change |
Smith&Smith |
| Young Insurance Professional of the Year |
Tama Rawhiti, AIG New Zealand |
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Insurance Leader of the Year |
Craig Kirk |
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ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award |
Chris Curtin |
Winners of the 2021 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards
| Categories | 2021 Winners |
| Large Broking Company of the Year | Insurance Advisernet New Zealand |
| Underwriting Agency of the Year | Delta Insurance Group |
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General Insurance Company of the Year |
AA Insurance |
| Life Insurance Company of the Year | Asteron Life |
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Innovation of the Year |
Gallagher Bassett |
| Professional Services Firm of the Year |
McLarens |
| Service Provider to the Insurance Industry | CoreLogic NZ |
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Excellence in Workplace Diversity and Inclusion |
Suncorp New Zealand |
| Insurance Learning Program of the Year | AA Insurance |
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Young Insurance Professional of the Year |
Stephen Cantwell, FMG |
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Broking Professional of the Year |
Faith Owens |
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Insurance Leader of the Year |
Jimmy Higgins, Sid Miller, Campbell Mitchell & Blair Williams (joint winners) |
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ANZIIF Lifetime Achievement Award |
Doune Connett |