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.

- 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.
Month Date Activity FEBRUARY Nominations open MARCH Tuesday 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 APRIL Tuesday 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 MAY Friday 19 May 2023 Gala Lunch VIC/TAS JULY Wednesday 12 July 2023 Gala Lunch NSW/ACT Friday 14 July 2023 Gala Lunch WA Wednesday 19 July 2023 Gala Lunch QLD Friday 21 July 2023 Gala Lunch SA/NT AUGUST Monday 7 August – Friday 1 September 2023 Vero Professional Development Program (Virtual)* SEPTEMBER Thursday 14 September 2023 National Award Panel Interviews (Sydney)** Friday 15 – Monday 18 September 2023 Vero Young Brokers Alumni Experience (NSW)** OCTOBER Sunday 8 – Tuesday 10 October 2023 NIBA 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
2022
William Thompson, Thompson Insurance
2021
Mitchell Wright, Integral Insurance
2020
Kate Martin, Marsh
2019
Caitlin Carson, Marsh
2018
Craig Anderson, Austbrokers ABS
2017
Adam Ware, BJS Insurance Brokers

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