NIBA Announces the Winner of the 2026 WA Broker of the Year Award
Media Release
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is thrilled to announce the winner of the CGU-partnered 2026 WA Broker of the Year award.
The award was announced as part of the 2026 NIBA WA Gala Lunch, attended by over 600 professionals at Optus Stadium, Perth on Friday, 10 July.
The CGU-partnered 2026 WA Broker of the Year was awarded to Brooke Tarr from KBI. The Broker of the Year celebrates the outstanding contributions of senior brokers to the profession and the wider community.
NIBA CEO Richard Klipin offered his congratulations to the WA winner and acknowledged the finalists: “Congratulations to Brooke on a well-deserved win. We wish her all the best as she heads into the national awards in October.”
“The finalists have shown what it means to lift professional standards in how they support their clients and their community, and they should be very proud of that,” Richard added.
NIBA President Nick Cook noted the importance of the award program: “NIBA’s award program is an important platform to recognise the exceptional talent that is leading our profession towards being future ready.”
Scott Gangell, National Manager, International Brokers, CGU said, “Congratulations to Brooke, our WA Broker of the Year. Her commitment to going above and beyond for her clients is evident in everything she does, and that’s exactly why CGU is proud to partner with NIBA on this award.”
Brooke will go on to compete for the national Broker of the Year award. The winner of the CGU-partnered Broker of the Year will be revealed at the upcoming 2026 NIBA Convention at the Gold Coast in October.
2026 WA Awards
Broker of the Year
Winner: Brooke Tarr, KBI
Finalist: Laura Russo, Aon