The Nationwide Insurance coverage Brokers Affiliation (NIBA) has named the Victorian/Tasmanian finalists for its Dealer of the Yr and Younger Dealer of the Yr awards.
It additionally introduced that the winner of the Vic/Tas Dealer of the Yr award will obtain the inaugural Graham “Bear” Stevens Trophy, in recognition of Mr Stevens’ “vital contribution and dedication to NIBA and the broader broking occupation”.
As beforehand reported, former NIBA president Mr Stevens died earlier this month following a battle with most cancers.
NIBA CEO Phil Kewin advised insuranceNEWS.com.au right now that the group had all the time meant to acknowledge Mr Stevens after he stepped down from the NIBA board after 15 years.
“This recognises his extraordinary contribution to NIBA – he was an amazing mentor to so many brokers,” Mr Kewin mentioned.
The winners of the Victorian/Tasmanian awards will probably be introduced on the NIBA Victoria Gala Lunch in Melbourne on Friday. They’ll then compete in opposition to winners from 4 different areas for the nationwide Stephen Ball Dealer of the Yr Award and nationwide Warren Tickle Younger Dealer of the Yr Award.
The Vic/Tas finalists are as follows:
Victorian/Tasmanian Dealer of the Yr (sponsored by QBE)
Andrea Porte, Consumer Supervisor, Aon
Daniel Quintin, Senior Account Government, Gallagher
Matthew Schinck, Head of Placement, Nationwide, Aon
Victorian/Tasmanian Younger Dealer of the Yr (sponsored by Vero)
Greg Shallard, Consumer Supervisor, Aon/Affinity Insurance coverage Brokers
Josh Meyer, Chief Government Officer/Account Director, Avatar Brokers
Riley Glacken, Principal – Shopping for Teams, Marsh