Excellence And Innovation Celebrated At The 2025 ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

More than 450 insurance professionals gathered at Cordis Auckland tonight for the 2025 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), to celebrate excellence, leadership and innovation across the sector.

The evening highlighted the industry’s resilience and progress, featuring acclaimed writer, actor and director Oscar Kightley as guest speaker. His trademark wit and cultural insight brought energy and inspiration to the room, reminding attendees of the power of storytelling and connection in shaping inclusive communities.

Honouring Industry Excellence

The Awards recognise achievement across broking, underwriting, claims, life insurance, insurtech, and professional services; honouring organisations and individuals who set benchmarks for professional standards, innovation and customer care.

2025 Award Winners:

• General Insurance Company of the Year – AA Insurance
• Small to Medium Broking Company of the Year – Blanket Advice
• Large Broking Company of the Year – Marsh New Zealand
• Broker Network of the Year – Insurance Advisernet New Zealand
• Underwriting Agency of the Year – Delta Insurance
• Claims Team of the Year – AMI Insurance
• Life Insurance Company of the Year – Partners Life
• Insurtech Start-Up of the Year – Folio
• Professional Services Firm of the Year – McLarens
• Service Provider to the Insurance Industry – IVAA Claims
• Excellence in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – AA Insurance
• Young Insurance Professional of the Year – James Fleet, Executive Manager, Fidelity Life
• Insurance Leader of the Year – Jimmy Higgins, CEO Suncorp New Zealand

“Tonight’s Awards recognise the leaders shaping the future of our industry with innovation, professionalism and purpose. Your achievements deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and communities and raise the standard for all of us. Congratulations to every winner and finalist for strengthening a more trusted and progressive insurance sector.” - Katrina Shanks, CEO, ANZIIF

ANZIIF extends its gratitude to the sponsors, corporate supporters and judges whose commitment helps uphold professional standards and elevate the industry’s future.

Looking Ahead

The ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards have set the benchmark for professional recognition in insurance for 14 years. More than a celebration of past achievements, the 2025 Awards reaffirm the industry’s ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, innovation and community impact; with the bar set higher each year.

About ANZIIF

Established in 1884, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is the leading membership, education, and professional development body for the insurance and finance industry in the Asia-Pacific region. ANZIIF connects over 17,000 professionals across the region and is committed to raising standards, delivering world-class education, and recognising excellence across the profession.

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