Leading professionals and companies were recognised at the annual Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance Awards last night.

The 20th annual awards evening was a sellout event, with more than 800 people attending at The Star in Sydney.

The program honours outstanding accomplishments in insurance and the “impressive and diverse” talent that drives the industry. 

ANZIIF CEO Katrina Shanks says this year’s winners “set new benchmarks and lead the way with their outstanding contributions. We celebrate not just the winners but the dedication, innovation and brilliance that define our industry.”

Founder of Hollard's Australia operations Richard Enthoven was given the ANZIIF lifetime achievement award, while Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall was named insurance leader of the year.

Hobart-based Barry Nilsson senior associate Demi Peters was crowned young insurance professional of the year.

The winners in all categories:

• Large general insurance company: Allianz Australia  
• Large broking company: Aon  
• Life insurance company: AIA  
• Underwriting agency: NTI  
• Claims team: NTI  
• Authorised representative network: Insurance Advisernet  
• Small-medium general insurance company: Adica Insurance  
• Small broking company: Trade Risk  
• Insurtech start-up: Simfuni  
• Service provider to the insurance industry: Gallagher Bassett  
• Excellence in workplace diversity and inclusion: Allianz Australia
• Professional services firm: Finity
• Excellence in environmental, social and governance change: CHU Underwriting Agencies  
• Young insurance professional: Demi Peters  
• Insurance leader: Andrew Hall
• ANZIIF lifetime achievement award: Richard Enthoven

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