Berkley has been named Insurer of the Year and NTI Underwriting Agency of the Year at this year’s Insurance Advisernet conference.

Around 600 authorised representatives (ARs) and industry partners gathered at the sold-out Gold Coast conference and awards event last week – the first in-person version of the celebration since 2019.

Speakers at the conference included Thai rescue diver Richard Harris and Briony Akle, Head Coach of NSW Swifts.

MD Shaun Standfield held a closed session outlining initiatives to grow an adviser’s business and “what’s next” for the network, while Founder and Chairman Ian Carr provided an update on the IA Foundation. Significant funds for the Foundation were raised at the event through a raffle and auction.

This year’s award winners are:

Business Development Manager of the Year – Jamie Janouris, Vero

Insurer of the Year - Berkley

Underwriting Agency of the Year – NTI

Funder of the Year - Elantis

Employee of the Year – Kate Phanoraj

Chairman’s Award – John Lewis, Astute Insurance Services

IA Region of the Year – Central Region led by Simon Elliot

Southern Region Practice of the Year – Westside Insurance Specialists

Northern Region Practice of the Year – h2 Insurance

Central Region Practice of the Year – allinsure

Overall Practice of the Year – Joint Winners: Westside and h2 Insurance