The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Young Insurance Professional and Outstanding Achievement Awards.
The Awards were presented by Catherine Pettitt, Steadfast’s Group Services Manager and David Hargreaves, ANZIIF’s General Manager, Sales, during the annual Steadfast Convention in Adelaide.
The Young Insurance Professional and Outstanding Achievement Awards recognise the recipients of the highest grades in ANZIIF insurance broking modules from students working in companies in the Steadfast group. Winners receive free enrolment in an ANZIIF insurance broking module and complimentary travel and accommodation at the Steadfast conference. The Young Insurance Professional also receives free enrolment in the remainder of the Insurance Broking course.
“ANZIIF is pleased to partner with Steadfast to recognise these outstanding members of the insurance community. For our industry to thrive, it is vital that we work together to foster a culture of excellence and professionalism, a key part of which is lifelong learning. Through their academic achievements, these award winners are helping to create that culture and we applaud them for their contribution,” said Prue Willsford, CEO, ANZIIF.
The 2015 winners are:
- 2015 Steadfast-ANZIIF Young Insurance Professional Scholarship: Stephanie Meredith – Ausure Group Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Providing Customer Advice: Stephanie Meredith – Ausure Group Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Insurance Law and Regulation for Brokers: Bianca Whild – Finn Foster & Associates Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Claims Handling for Insurance Brokers: Patrick Gallivan -Network Insurance Group & Rachael Smeed – Phoenix Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Risk Assessment and Management: Taylor Burstow – Willis Australia Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Managing Insurance Broking Operations: Thomas Munyard – CKA Risk Solutions Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Achievement in Insurance Products: Angelo Stathopoulos – Guardian Insurance Brokers