Three Suncorp and five Allianz employees are finalists in the Personal Injury Education Foundation 2012 awards for excellence in personal injury management.

The awards aim to celebrate outstanding achievements by those employed in the Australian and New Zealand personal injury industry.

Suncorp EGM Statutory Claims Paul Smeaton says the announcement recognises Suncorp’s ongoing investment in the professional development of its personal injury managers.

“The recognition of our finalists is a welcome reflection of the work that is being done within Suncorp to raise standards and improve health outcomes,” said Mr Smeaton.

“Personal injury management has a profound impact on the lives of people and their families, so it’s critical that it’s performed at the highest possible level.”

The finalists are Nicole Leneve, Claims Adviser in the category of Excellence in Case and Injury Management; Linda Nicholson, Injury Management Adviser in the Excellence in Case and Injury Management (Serious Injury) category; and Matthew Kayrooz, Executive Manager NSW CTP Portfolio for Outstanding Contribution by an Individual.

Allianz Chief GM Workers’ Compensation David Krawitz says the nominations are “a demonstration of our employees’ commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients, by helping injured workers recover and return to the workforce”.

The Allianz finalists are Lucia Tsui, Strategic Injury Management Adviser in the category of Excellence in Case and Injury Management; Andrew Kirk, Senior Major Crash Investigator and Frances Zahra, Return to Work Specialist in the category of Excellence in Customer Service; and Casey Orr, Return to Work Specialist and Sandy Zampaglione, Senior Case Manager in the category of Excellence in Return to Work/Return to Community.