NIBA announces the winners of the 2024 Qld Young Broker and Broker of the Year awards
Media Release
The state winners for the 2024 Qld Young Broker of the Year and the Broker of the Year awards were announced today by the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).
The awards were presented as part of the 2024 NIBA Qld Gala Lunch on Wednesday, 17 July at the Royal ICC in Brisbane to a packed room of almost 400 professionals.
The Vero-partnered 2024 Qld Young Broker of the Year award was awarded to Jodie Krafft from WTW, and the CGU-partnered 2024 Qld Broker of the Year award was won by Kieran Volpe from North Queensland Insurance Brokers.
The Broker of the Year award and Young Broker of the Year award celebrate high standards of professionalism and represent the pinnacle of achievement in the insurance broking profession for senior brokers and those under 35 years of age respectively.
NIBA CEO Richard Klipin congratulated the winners, adding: “The awards are an integral part of recognising and celebrating the standout talent that’s present in the broking profession. I wish Jodie and Kieran all the best for the upcoming national awards in October and would like to congratulate all the finalists for their commitment and dedication towards the profession.”
Peter Roberts, Vero’s State Distribution Manager for Qld said, “Jodie has consistently proven to be an outstanding advocate for her clients. Her dedication to professional development and passion for the insurance industry are truly commendable. Jodie is an inspiration to her peers, and we are proud to provide ongoing support to exceptional brokers like her."
Madi Ward, Broker Principal, CGU said, “On behalf of CGU, Sam and I congratulate Kieran, the winner of this year’s Qld Broker of the Year award. This award recognises those who have made a significant impact to their customers and local communities, and we’re pleased to acknowledge Kieran's efforts in meeting and exceeding his customer’s needs.”
Jodie and Kieran will now go on to compete in the national awards. The national Vero-partnered Young Broker of the Year award and the CGU-partnered Broker of the Year award will be chosen from the five state winners and announced in October at the 2024 NIBA Convention.
The national winner of the Young Broker of the Year award will also receive a tailored professional development experience valued at up to $10,000, courtesy of Vero. The national winner of the Broker of the Year award will also be a beneficiary of an incredible opportunity to attend a NYU Stern Business School short executive course including flights, seven nights' accommodation, and a quintessential New York experience in the autumn of 2025.
2024 Qld Awards
Young Broker of the Year
Winner: Jodie Krafft, WTW
Finalist: Ellen Mills, Adroit Insurance & Risk
Broker of the Year
Winner: Kieran Volpe, North Queensland Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Jen Bettridge, Clear Insurance; Scott Stewart, Insurance Mentor