Recap: 2024 NIBA Vic Gala Lunch
The 2024 NIBA Vic Gala Lunch was held last Friday, 19 July at the Sofitel in Melbourne.
The 2024 NIBA Vic Gala Lunch was held last Friday, 19 July at the Sofitel in Melbourne. Almost 500 professionals waited with bated breath as the regional winners of the 2024 NIBA Vic/Tas Young Broker of the Year and the Broker of the Year award were announced.
Steven Richards from RSM Group was awarded the Vic/Tas Young Broker of the Year award, while Abbie Wilson from National Insurance Brokers claimed the Vic/Tas Broker of the Year award.
NIBA CEO Richard Klipin congratulated the winners of the Vic/Tas awards, adding: “I congratulate Steven and Abbie, and would like to acknowledge all the finalists who have demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism and ongoing improvement.”
The 2024 Vic/Tas Young Broker of the Year award, partnered by Vero, recognises the broking industry’s rising stars under the age of 35.
Megan Lewis, Vero’s State Distribution Manager for Vic/Tas, said: "Steven has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep passion for the insurance profession. His innovative thinking and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients set him apart. Brokers like Steven exemplify why we continue to support young professionals in our industry."
The 2024 Vic/Tas Broker of the Year Award, partnered by CGU, goes to an individual senior broker who is a role model for the broking community, demonstrating excellence in broking practice and client advocacy.
Damien Gallagher, EGM CGU, said: "On behalf of the CGU team, I’d like to congratulate Abbie on winning this year’s Vic/Tas Broker of the Year Award. With her dedication to client advocacy Abbie has set a very high standard, and we commend her for her broking achievements."
The national winners of the Vero-partnered Young Broker of the Year and the CGU-partnered Broker of the Year will be revealed at the 2024 NIBA Convention in October. 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.
The 2024 NIBA Convention is not just an opportunity for you to find out the highly anticipated national winners of the Young Broker of the Year and Broker of the Year. It’s the flagship event of the insurance broking profession – the meeting place for brokers, partners, suppliers, key regulators and stakeholders, and our emerging talent.
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