The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has revealed the winners of the 2024 SA/NT Young Broker of the Year and Broker of the Year awards.
Lachlan Birrell of Aon was awarded this year’s Vero-sponsored Young Broker of the Year title.
Karen Thomas, executive manager of commercial insurance for SA/NT at Vero, commended Birrell’s career, focusing on client advocacy and professional growth.
“Lachlan has built an impressive career with a strong focus on client advocacy and professional growth. His commitment to high standards and community involvement is commendable. Brokers like Lachlan are the reason that Vero has been a proud supporter of NIBA’s young professionals for more than three decades,” she said.
Will Laundy of Pillar Brokerage received this year’s CGU-sponsored Broker of the Year honour.
Darren Virgo, broker principal at CGU, extended his congratulations to Laundy.
“On behalf of CGU, Jonathan and I would like to congratulate Will on winning this year’s SA/NT Broker of the Year award. Will has been recognised for his dedication to client advocacy and technical excellence, and we at CGU look forward to seeing what he achieves next,” he said.
The awards were presented at a gathering at Adelaide Oval, which saw an attendance of nearly 500 industry professionals.
NIBA CEO Richard Klipin congratulated the winners, emphasising the significance of their accomplishments within the broking community.
“The awards are an excellent platform to celebrate the achievements of the standout talent in the broking profession,” he said. “I congratulate all the finalists for their commitment to professionalism and wish Lachlan and Will the best of luck for the upcoming national awards in October.”
NIBA also recently announced the winners of its 2024 NSW/ACT Young Broker of the Year and Broker of the Year awards.
The national winners of the Vero-partnered Young Broker of the Year and the CGU-partnered Broker of the Year will be announced at the 2024 NIBA Convention in October.
The Young Broker of the Year will receive a professional development experience valued at up to $10,000, provided by Vero. The Broker of the Year will have the opportunity to attend a short executive course at NYU Stern Business School, which includes flights, accommodation, and a New York experience in the autumn of 2025.
