‘Exceptional advocate’: Aon claims head wins NIBA award
The claims broker of the year award has been won by Aon Risk Services Australia’s Wendy Ford.
The National Insurance Brokers Association announced the win at its convention on the Gold Coast yesterday.
The other finalists in this year’s award – sponsored by Sedgwick – were Aon’s Campbell Hasler, Howden’s Linh Nguyen-Prashar and Marsh’s Simon Bogli.
“The standard of applications was exceptionally high. My congratulations to Wendy and the rest of the finalists,” NIBA CEO Richard Klipin said.
“Now in its third year, this award continues to unearth exceptional talents making a real difference in the lives of their clients through claims expertise.”
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Sedgwick director Colin McEnery says Ms Ford – Aon Risk Services’ head of claims, based in Sydney – demonstrated innovation in claims modelling.
“Expertise in this vital area can provide much-needed reassurance to communities during challenging times. She also showcased exceptional claims advocacy to secure positive outcomes for her clients in complex situations.”
Earlier, NIBA's community excellence member of the year award was won by North Queensland Insurance Brokers area manager Kieran Volpe.
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