The five finalists for this year’s Valerie Baker Memorial Award include the first New Zealand contender, Kim Matthews of Rothbury Insurance Brokers Group’s Hawkes Bay branch.

Amanda Morris of Arma Insurance Group, Fintan Magee of Network Insurance Group, James Dunk of Dunk Insurance and Rocco Pirrello of GSA Insurance Brokers are the other finalists.

The winner will go on an educational trip to London, including meetings and networking with key underwriters and brokers.

The award celebrates the achievements of Gold Seal founder Valerie Baker and is sponsored by Gold Seal, Austbrokers & IBNA Member Services and the Steadfast Group, with additional support from Lloyd’s.

The winner will be announced next month.