NIBA celebrates the achievement and contribution of an outstanding member, under the age of 35, through the annual Young Broker of the Year award in five regions - NSW/ACT; Vic/Tas; SA/NT; WA and Qld. The winner of the national award is selected from the state winners.  

The award began in 1990 in honour of Warren Tickle, a former Insurance Commissioner and insurance lecturer. He was the Commissioner responsible for the implementation of the Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Act 1984. Warren’s early insurance career was at Sun Alliance, today known as Vero, the sponsor of this award. 

 

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Criteria

Nominees will be judged on the following criteria:  

1. Being an inspirational representative for the broking profession:  

  • Commitment to the development and promotion of the insurance broking profession  i.e., participation in committees, mentoring opportunities, volunteer activities. Contribution towards the team in which you work.

2. Demonstrated professionalism in broking practice:

  • Demonstrated integrity towards your clients and strength of insurer relationships 

3. Commitment to your professional development

  • Achievements to date in your career 
  • Outline of your career goals and how you plan to achieve them. 

4. Demonstrated contribution to the broader community:

  • Demonstrate how your contributions have benefited the broader community. 
Eligibility

Nominees' eligibility criteria includes:  

  • Be an individual member of NIBA and hold the designation of Associate or QPIB/QFSR.  
  • Hold a full Diploma of Insurance Broking.  
  • Worked for a minimum of three out of the last five years as a broker in Australia.  
  • Be under 35 years of age as of 31 December in the year they are entering.  

Other conditions: 

  • Individuals may only be nominated once. The number of nominations received per nominee bears no weight in their selection.  
  • Individuals can be nominated in only one state or territory. For example, a person who has recently moved interstate will be eligible for consideration in only one location. Selection panels may choose to contact the nominee for them to determine which jurisdiction is most appropriate. 

Previous entrants and winners:

  • Past entrants to the award can re-enter.  
  • Previous winners will not be eligible for the award.
Who can nominate 
  • Anyone in the insurance industry can nominate a broker.   
  • Anonymous and self-nominations will not be accepted.  
Award Entitlements

The five state winners will participate in a virtual Professional Development Program (4-week program in August), attend the Vero Young Brokers Alumni Experience (4-day program in September) and receive complimentary access to the NIBA Convention (3-day program in October).  

The winner of the national Young Broker of the Year award, announced at the NIBA Convention, will receive a tailored learning experience to the approximate value of $10,000. Previous winners’ prize has included a trip to London to experience the international broking market and a study program at the Yale School of Management in New Haven, Connecticut (USA). 

Key Dates

Entrants must be available to participate in their state's Award Panel Interview and Gala Lunch, as well as all other award activities as outlined below. 

MonthDateActivity
FEBRUARY Nominations open
MARCHTuesday 7 March 2023 Nominations close
 Friday 10 March 2023 Submissions close
 Monday 13 – Friday 17 March 2023 Submissions reviewed by State Committees
 Monday 20 – Friday 24 March 2023 State finalists announced
APRILTuesday 4 April 2023 State Award Panel Interviews – WA 
 Wednesday 5 April 2023 State Award Panel Interviews – NSW/ACT, Vic/Tas & Qld 
 Thursday 6 April 2023 State Award Panel Interview – SA 
MAYFriday 19 May 2023 Gala Lunch VIC/TAS
JULYWednesday 12 July 2023Gala Lunch NSW/ACT
 Friday 14 July 2023Gala Lunch WA
 Wednesday 19 July 2023Gala Lunch QLD
 Friday 21 July 2023Gala Lunch SA/NT
AUGUSTMonday 7 August – Friday 1 September 2023 Vero Professional Development Program (Virtual)* 
SEPTEMBERThursday 14 September 2023 National Award Panel Interviews (Sydney)** 
 Friday 15 – Monday 18 September 2023 Vero Young Brokers Alumni Experience (NSW)** 
OCTOBERSunday 8 – Tuesday 10 October 2023NIBA Convention (QLD)**

 

*Approx 2-3hrs time commitment per week required. The program includes a combination of tailored education sessions, mentoring opportunities and group community project work.

**Vero coordinate and fund travel requirements

 



Young Broker of the Year award winners 

2023
Taylor Burstow, East West Insurance Brokers

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2022
William Thompson, Thompson Insurance

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2021
Mitchell Wright, Integral Insurance

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2020
Kate Martin, Marsh 

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2019
Caitlin Carson, Marsh 

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2018
Craig Anderson, Austbrokers ABS 

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2017
Adam Ware, BJS Insurance Brokers 

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2016
Noel Kelly, AEI Group 

 

2014
Adele May, Willis Towers Watson (currently AJG) 

 

2012
Amanda Marinis, Marsh 

 

2010
Rebecca Wilson, Austbrokers ABS 

 

2008
Ian Poustie, Zenith Insurance Services (currently WTW) 

 

2006
Laura Sinnott, Your Insurance Broker 

 

2004
Amanda Smith, Philp Newby Owen (currently Optimum) 

 

2002
Ben Goodall, Griffiths Goodall (currently PSC) 

 

2000
Jason Rosendahl, Bryson Insurance Brokers (currently Marsh) 

 

1998
Karl Tester, Lowndes Lambert (currently NAIB) 

 

1996
Bradley Robson, Harvery Robson Insurance Brokers 

 

1994
Mark Finn, Finn Poster & Associates (currently Aviso) 

 

1992
Chris Murfin, Sedgwick James Limited 

 

1990
Greg Johnson, Minet Australia (currently AJG) 

2015
Luke Chrzanowski, Tresidder Insurance Group 

 

2013
Karl Truijens, OAMPS Insurance Brokers (currently PSC) 

 

2011
Luke Goss, Blue Broking (currently AJG) 

 

2009
Elias Anictomatis, Marsh (currently Pace Insurance) 

 

2007
Ward Dedman, EBM Insurance Brokers

 

2005
Clint Jeuring, Jardine Lloyd Thompson (currently EBM) 

 

2003
Andrew Bendeich, Mawhinney Insurance Brokers 

 

2001
Steve De Luc, Marsh 

 

1999
Caroline Edwards, Wilburtins 

 

1997
Johanna Wendt, Austcover 

 

1995
Maria Clowes, Austcover 

 

1993
Ted Hodgkinson, Hogg Robinson Australia 

 

1991
Rhett Hann, Hann Insurance Brokers