The inaugural North Queensland Insurance Charity Benefit has raised $20,000 for Beyond Blue and Cancer Council Queensland.

“It’s well over what we had anticipated we’d be able to raise,” event co-organiser Adriano Bellocchi told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

More than 200 brokers, insurers and assessors enjoyed live music, auctions and a raffle.

Mr Bellocchi says guests came from as far afield as Cairns, Mackay, Brisbane and even Sydney.

The organisers plan to host the event in Townsville again next year and hope to attract 300 guests.

“We’re hoping we can expand it to something bigger and better,” Mr Bellocchi said.

The organisers may also hold an industry market day with exhibitions or training events in the lead-up to next year’s ball.