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Awards › Broker Awards › Young Broker of the Year Award

About the Award

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) annually celebrates excellence among brokers under 35 through the prestigious Young Broker of the Year Award.

This award was established in 1990 in honour of Warren Tickle, a former Insurance Commissioner instrumental in implementing the Insurance (Agents & Brokers) Act 1984. Proudly supported by NIBA’s long-term partner, Vero, the award reflects Tickle’s early career at Sun Alliance, now known as Vero.

NIBA recognises outstanding young brokers across five regions:

  • New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia/Northern Territory
  • Victoria/Tasmania
  • Western Australia

Each regional winner progresses as a finalist for the national Young Broker of the Year title, with the ultimate winner announced at the NIBA Convention.

The Journey

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1. Nomination

Nominate yourself or a deserving broker via the NIBA website.

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2. Submission

Complete a submission showcasing how you meet the award criteria.

State Interviews

3. State Interviews

If shortlisted, move forward as a state finalist and attend a face-to-face interview in your state.

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4. State Winner Announced

Attend your state's Gala Lunch, where the winner is revealed.

Professional Development

5. Professional Development

Participate in a virtual professional development program, hosted by Vero.

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6. National Panel Interview

State winners are interviewed by a national panel in Sydney.

Vero Alumni Experience

7. Vero Alumni Experience

Share an exclusive community experience with your fellow state winners.

National Winner Announced

8. National Winner Announced

Celebrate as the national winner is announced at the NIBA Convention.

Key Dates

Entrants must be available to participate in their state’s Award Panel Interview and Gala Lunch, as well as all other award activities as outlined below.

Date
Event
3 February
Nominations open
14 March
Nominations close
28 March
Submissions close
31 March – 17 April
Submissions reviewed by NIBA Divisional Committees
28 April – 9 May
Shortlisted candidates notified
21 May
State panel interviews in capital cities
9 – 25 July
State winners announced at Gala Lunch Series
August/September
Vero Professional Development Program (Virtual)
18 September
National Award Panel Interviews*
19 - 22 September
Vero Young Brokers Alumni Experience*
21 October
NIBA Convention, Gold Coast

* Award sponsor to coordinate and fund travel requirements.

To be eligible, nominees must meet the following:
  • Be an individual member of NIBA and hold the designation of Associate or higher (QPIB, Fellow).
  • Hold a full Diploma of Insurance Broking.
  • Have a minimum of 3 out of the last 5 years of broking experience in Australia.
  • Be 35 years of age or under as of 31 December in the year they are entering.
  • Applicants must be available to participate in all award activities as outlined in the key dates below.
Previous entrants and winners:
  • Past entrants to the award can re-enter.
  • Previous winners (state or national) will not be eligible for the award.

Being an inspirational representative for the broking profession

  • Commitment to advancing the insurance broking profession through participation in committees, mentoring, and industry events, fostering growth and collaboration.
  • Meaningful contributions to your team’s success and cohesion.

Demonstrated professionalism in broking practice

  • A strong commitment to professionalism and integrity in client relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, ethical relationships with insurers.
  • Ongoing commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Demonstrated contribution to the broader community

  • Demonstrated positive impact on the broader community through your contributions.

At a state level, nominees are evaluated based on:

  • Strength of submission: 25%
  • Panel interview: 75%

At a national level, finalists are assessed on:

  • Participation and contribution in the Professional Development Program (25%) 
  • Panel interview: 50%
  • Participation and contribution in the Vero Young Brokers Alumni Experience (25%)
  • Anyone in the insurance industry can nominate a broker
  • Anyone in the insurance industry working as a broker can self-nominate

State Winners

  • Participate in the Vero professional development series (virtual), a structured learning experience with industry experts, featuring two 60-minute sessions per week.
  • Develop and pitch a community grant project, collaborating as a team to design a $25,000 Vero-funded initiative supporting a community affected by a weather-related event.
  • Attend the professional development day (face-to-face in Sydney), which includes professional photos, video interviews, the final panel interview to determine the national winner, and the community grant project pitch.
  • Join the Vero Young Broker Alumni experience, taking part in a three-day leadership program at the previous year’s grant recipient location, focusing on leadership, resilience, and community impact.
  • Attend the NIBA convention, receiving complimentary access to the event, where the national winner is announced at the gala dinner.
  • Join Vero the following year to visit the grant-funded community, reconnecting with the selected community and witnessing the impact of the initiative firsthand.

National Winner

The national winner, revealed at the NIBA Convention, receives a tailored learning and development experience valued at $10,000.

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national winners

2025 Young Broker of the Year

James Still
Still Insured

2025 YBOTY Winner