After a competitive nominations round, Insurance Business today reveals the excellence awardees for the Insurance Business Australia Awards 2026. These are the standout individuals, teams and businesses now in contention for the industry’s top honours.
From each category below, one excellence awardee will be named the winner by our independent judging panel. The winners will be announced and celebrated at IB’s awards ceremony and gala dinner at Doltone House in Sydney on May 1. The full list of excellence awardees is below and is also on the awards website.
There’s still time to join the celebrations. You can register to attend here. This year’s fun will be hosted by radio and television personality and comedian, Ed Kavalee (pictured). Kavalee said he’s looking forward to his second time hosting the big event, particularly after what he learned the first time.
"I learnt that insurance people might seem to be very serious in work life," he said. "When it comes to awards night, they are still very serious, about having a good time."
IB asked him what’s different about preparing to host an insurance event versus other events?
"I prepare a lot more," said Kavalee. "These are very professional people who are at top of their game so it's the opposite of the Logies."
He said he would be ready for the big night in Sydney.
"I am in the Swiss Alps right now meditating, lifting logs and eating raw nuts," said Kavalee. "I will be ready!"
There are awards across 22 categories recognizing the hard work that’s done across the insurance industry, including by brokers, claims teams, insurers and service providers. We’re looking forward to seeing you on the big night!
Authorised Representative Network of the Year
Authorised Representative of the Year
BDM of the Year
Best Service Provider - Claims
Best Service Provider - Insurtech
Australia Underwriting Broker of the Year
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CEO of the Year
AAMC Claims Team of the Year
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Employer of Choice
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Insurer of the Year
Arch Insurance Australia Large Brokerage of the Year
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Medium Brokerage of the Year
Outstanding Customer Experience
AAMC Philanthropy & Community Service - CSR
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Premium Funder of the Year
Small Brokerage of the Year
Underwriting Agencies Council Underwriting Agency of the Year
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Woman of Distinction
Elantis Premium Funding Young Achiever of the Year
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Lifetime Achievement
This is the highest honour at the Insurance Business Australia Awards.
This award recognises and celebrates a leading figure who has contributed much to the advancement of the insurance industry in Australia.
Though there are no defined parameters, this award will acknowledge someone with an established history and reputation of distinguished service to the insurance profession and who has exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others in the sector and own workplace, whilst putting the interests of the industry at the top of their priorities throughout their career.
There are no finalists/excellence awardees for this category. Nominations will be evaluated by the shortlisting team. The recipient of this award will be contacted before the awards event and will be revealed at the Insurance Business Awards gala dinner.
Australian Brokerage of the Year
This award recognises the most outstanding brokerage operation in Australia. The excellence awardees in this category comprise the winners of the brokerage categories:
This category is not open for nominations. Excellence awardees will be announced on the night.
