This year’s Northern Territory insurance industry awards finalists have been named.

In its ninth year, the awards recognise individuals within the local insurance community for their contribution to the territory. Winners will be announced at a gala event in Darwin on November 1.

The 18 finalists across six categories for 2019 are:

Broker of the Year

• Dwight Shepherd, Northern Territory Insurance Account Manager at Landmark
• Andrew McCormack, broker at Gallagher
• James Sheridan, Branch Manager, Darwin at JLT Public Sector

BDM/ Underwriting Professional of the Year

• Nicole Cannon, Underwriter at TIO
• James Frankenfeld, Regional Manager at Blue Zebra Insurance
• Travis Penning, Senior Production Underwriter at TIO

Claims Professional of the Year

• Sarah Campbell, External Claims Adjuster at Crawford & Company
• Andrea Du Preez, Return to Work Specialist at Gallagher Bassett
• Amanda Hoepper, Return to Work Specialist at Gallagher Bassett

Young Insurance Professional of the Year

• Jenna Vermeulen, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant at Konekt Workcare
• Jamie Elkins, Eligibility and Disputes Manager at Gallagher Bassett
• Laura Hart, Claims Assistant at Sedgwick

Service Provider of the Year

• John Deane, Operations Manager at Gallagher Bassett
• Shane Drake, Property Assessor at Claim Central Consolidated
• Emily-Jane Trimbell, Senior Exercise Physiologist at Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation

Customer Service Professional of the Year

• Karlie Clausen, client manager at Gallagher Bassett
• Angela Pilcher, Group State Manager WA / SA / NT at Rehab Management
• Dominik Nalecz, Accounts Manager NT at Rehab Management

The 2019 conference theme, “Adapting in a Shifting Landscape,” acknowledges individuals assisting the industry to move forward during a time of innovation and change.