State Finalists Announced for the 2025 Broker of the Year Award

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is excited to reveal the fourteen state finalists who are contending for the 2025 Broker of the Year Award. The award recognises senior brokers delivering exceptional client outcomes and elevating the profession to higher standards of expertise and integrity.

CGU returns as proud partner of the award, reinforcing its commitment to champion broker excellence.

The Broker of the Year Award highlights the depth of broking talent in our profession and underscores the significant role that brokers play in helping Australian families, businesses and communities to thrive.

NIBA CEO Richard Klipin said, “As our profession rises to meet an increasingly complex risk landscape, these finalists exemplify the professionalism and integrity that elevate broking standards nationwide.”

Damien Gallagher, CGU Executive General Manager Customer Experience & Growth said, “At CGU, we take pride in backing big ideas and supporting broker ambition. Partnering with NIBA for the 2025 Broker of the Year Award is an opportunity to celebrate brokers who are leading our profession into the future.”

The 2025 Broker of the Year Award state finalists are as below.

NSW/ACT

• Caleb Richards, Gallagher

• Gail Murray, Gallagher

• Matt Williamson, Good Cover
  

QLD

• Daniel Berry, Dudgeon Berry Insurance Group

• Kate Greaves, Goldsworthy General Insurance Services

VIC/TAS

• Alina Lucaciu, Whitbread Insurance Brokers

• Ashley Johnson, Arcuri & Associates

• Debbie Spandonis, Aon

WA

SA/NT

• James McLaren, Tailored Insurance

• Martyn Luck, Gallagher

• Natalie Basford, Guardian Insurance Brokers

  The respective state winners for the 2025 Broker of the Year Awards will be announced at the 2025 NIBA Gala Lunch Series held over the course of July.

  The national 2025 Broker of the Year will be revealed at the NIBA Gala Dinner and Awards Night held at the Gold Coast on 21 October.