NIBA Announces the Winner of the 2026 WA Young Broker of the Year Award 

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is excited to reveal the winner of the Vero-partnered 2026 WA Young 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 Vero-partnered 2026 WA Young Broker of the Year was awarded to Isabella Moran from Howden. The Young Broker of the Year celebrates the outstanding contributions of brokers under the age of 35.

NIBA CEO Richard Klipin offered his congratulations to the WA winner and acknowledged the finalists: “NIBA is delighted to see Isabella being recognised, and we wish her the best of luck for the national awards.” 

“Every finalist has shown what it means to lift professional standards in how they support their clients and their community, and NIBA thanks them for it,” Richard added.

NIBA President Nick Cook noted the importance of the award program: “Through our awards program, NIBA is proud to spotlight the depth of talent coming through the ranks in our profession.”

Shane Butcher, Vero’s State Distribution Manager for WA said, “Isabella set herself apart in a highly competitive field this year, demonstrating a clear commitment to her clients, colleagues and the broking profession. At Vero, we are passionate about backing the next generation of broking leaders and Isabella is exactly the kind of young professional we’re proud to support." 

Isabella will go on to compete for the national Young Broker of the Year award. The national winner of the Vero-partnered Young Broker of the Year shall be revealed at the upcoming 2026 NIBA Convention at the Gold Coast in October. 

2026 WA Awards  

Young Broker of the Year  

Winner: Isabella Moran, Howden 

Finalists: Michelle Foord, Gallagher; Louise McCormick, Grace Insurance