CATEGORIES
National Awards
This award recognises the most outstanding broker working in the Australian insurance industry. The finalists in this category will comprise the winners of the following categories: When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This category is not open for nominations. Finalists will be announced at the Insurance Business Awards. This award recognises the most outstanding brokerage business headquarted in and operated in Australia. The finalists in this category will comprise the winners of the following categories: When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from an overall business perspective: This category is not open for nominations. Finalists will be announced at the Insurance Business Awards. This award recognises the most outstanding broker who is under 35. The finalists in this category will comprise the winners of the following awards: When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This category is not open for nominations. Finalists will be announced at the Insurance Business Awards.
Australian Broker of the Year
Australian Brokerage of the Year
Australian Young Gun of the Year
Brokerage Awards
This award recognises the best brokerage operation with more than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders or authorised representatives) and support staff. To be eligible your brokerage must be independently branded and headquartered in Australia. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from an overall business perspective: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Brokerage of the Year. This award recognises the best brokerage operation with 6-20 staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders or authorised representatives) and support staff. To be eligible your brokerage must be independently branded and headquartered in Australia. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from an overall business perspective: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Brokerage of the Year. This award recognises the best brokerage operation with 1-5 staff (or full-time equivalents) in Australia. The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders or authorised representatives) and support staff. To be eligible your brokerage must be independently branded and headquartered in Australia. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from an overall business perspective: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Brokerage of the Year. This award recognises the best brokerage operation for which over 50% of its business is in one area of specialty risk. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from an overall business perspective: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Brokerage of the Year. Customer service is an important measure of any brokerage’s long-term sustainability and success. This award recognises the best brokerage office or branch that has maintained consistent and sustainable customer service standards over the past 12 months. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered from the individual office/branch perspective: This award recognises the best authorised representative network in Australia. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best broker or brokerage judged on their service or contribution to their local community. To be eligible, the nominee must be able to demonstrate a positive role in their local community over a sustained period of time. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best brokerage that has harnessed digital channels to provide clients with practical, effective and easily accessible information to help them with their business. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
QBE Insurance Brokerage of the Year (>20 Staff)
Brokerage of the Year (6-20 Staff)
Brokerage of the Year (1-5 Staff)
Specialist Brokerage of the Year
Best Customer Service from an Individual Office
Authorised Representative Network of the Year
Best Community Engagement Program - Broker
Best Digital Strategy – Brokerage
Broker Awards
This award recognises the best broker who is under 35 working for an independent brokerage operation with less than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Young Gun of the Year. This award recognises the best broker who is under 35 working for an independent brokerage operation with 20 or more staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Young Gun of the Year. This award recognises the best broker who is under 35 working for an international brokerage with at least one office outside of Australia. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Young Gun of the Year. This award recognises the best broker working in an independent brokerage operation with less than 20 staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Broker of the Year. This award recognises the best broker working in an independent brokerage operation with 20 or more staff (or full-time equivalents). The number of staff includes all brokers writing business (license holders and authorised representatives) and support staff. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Broker of the Year. This award recognises the best broker for who over 50% of business is derived from one area of specialty risk. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Broker of the Year. This award recognises the best broker attached to an authorised representative network. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: The winner of this category will become a finalist for Australian Broker of the Year.
Young Gun of the Year – Independent (1-19 Staff)
Young Gun of the Year – Independent (20+ Staff)
AXA XL Young Gun of the Year – International
Broker of the Year – Independent (1-19 Staff)
Broker of the Year – Independent (20+ Staff)
Redkite Broker of the Year – Specialist
Broker of the Year - Authorised Representative
Insurer Awards
This award recognises the best BDM working for a general insurer operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best BDM working for an underwriting agency operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best general insurer operating in Australia. 50% weighting will be given to the results of the 2019 Insurance Business Brokers on Insurers survey. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best underwriting agency operating in Australia. The results of the 2019 Insurance Business Brokers on Underwriting Agencies survey will also be taken into consideration. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best claims team within a general insurer operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best claims team within an underwriting agency operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best general insurer that has harnessed digital channels to provide brokers with practical, effective and easily accessible facilities to help them with their business. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best underwriting agency that has harnessed digital channels to provide brokers with practical, effective and easily accessible facilities to help them with their business. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best general insurer or underwriting agency judged on their service or contribution to the wider community. To be eligible, the nominee must be able to demonstrate a positive role in the wider community over a sustained period of time. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered: This award recognises the best service provider within the insurance sector operating in Australia. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.Eligible service providers include but are not limited to software and technology, legal, compliance, training and education. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
General Insurer BDM of the Year
Underwriting Agencies Council Underwriting Agency BDM of the Year
• The BDM’s accessibility and communication with broker clients
• Demonstrated understanding of brokers’ businesses
• Product knowledge
• How the nominee adds value to the brand he/she represents and to the insurance intermediary channelBlake Oliver Consulting Australian General Insurer of the Year
Underwriting Agencies Council Australian Underwriting Agency of the Year
360Globalnet General Insurer Claims Team of the Year
Underwriting Agency Claims Team of the Year
The Bridge International Best Digital Strategy – General Insurer
Best Digital Strategy – Underwriting Agency
Morse Building Consultancy Best Community Engagement Program – Insurer
Best Service Provider Award