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ANZIIF announces top students at 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards

28 Apr 2016
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Catherine Pettitt

Catherine Pettitt

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Awards for Young Insurance Professional and Outstanding Achievement.

The Awards were presented by Steadfast’s Broker Services Manager Catherine Pettitt and ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford during the annual Steadfast Convention in Brisbane.

The Steadfast-ANZIIF Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Young Insurance Professional Award recognise brokers that obtained the highest grades in the ANZIIF Diploma of Insurance Broking from students working for companies in the Steadfast Group.

“Steadfast and ANZIIF agree that through a commitment to excellence, we can truly thrive as broking professionals. Our Award winners embody this commitment to excellence. Their hard work, talent and dedication is truly deserving of celebration and reward,” said Catherine Pettitt, Broker Services Manager, Steadfast.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford said:

“We are so pleased to again join Steadfast to recognise individuals and organisations in the Steadfast Group who have achieved exceptional academic results. Through their commitment to academic excellence, they set the foundations for professional success, and we commend them on their achievements.”

The 2016 winners are:

  • The 2016 Steadfast-ANZIIF Young Insurance Professional Scholarship: Megan Young, Risk Insure
  • Providing Customer Advice: Megan Young, Risk Insure
  • Insurance Law and Regulation for Brokers: Yianni Gourlas, Coverforce Pty Ltd
  • Claims Handling for Insurance Brokers: Kathryn Fry, Finance & Insurance (Brokers) Australia
  • Risk Assessment and Management: Alyce Kelly, Action Insurance Brokers
  • Managing Insurance Broking Operations: Rachael Smeed, Phoenix Insurance Brokers
  • Insurance Products: Bianca Whild, Finn Foster & Associates

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