The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has announced two finalists for the QBE-sponsored Victoria and Tasmania broker of the year award.

They are Penny Collins from CMIB Insurance Services and Mark Laudrum from Ardrossan Insurance Brokers.

NIBA has also announced the shortlist for the Vero-sponsored Victoria and Tasmania young broker award.

The finalists are Brett Batson (Willis Towers Watson), Travis Gauci (Gallagher), Fiona Hancock (Aon), Leigh Moulden (Doreen Insurance Solutions) and James Pearson (Marsh Advantage Insurance).

Winners will be announced on May 25 at the NIBA Victorian gala lunch.

Other regional finalists will be announced in coming weeks. Regional winners will compete for the Stephen Ball Memorial Award and Warren Tickle Memorial Award.