The National Insurance Brokers Association is accepting applications for two national awards – claims broker and community excellence member of the year. 

The claims broker award, sponsored by Sedgwick, recognises “outstanding performers in this area of expertise”, NIBA says.

Applications should give at least one example of driving significant improvement in outcomes. Apply here until August 8. 

The community excellence award, sponsored by Liberty Specialty Markets, rewards exceptional effort in helping clients or contributing to the community. A $1000 donation will be made to a charity chosen by the winner. Apply here.

The winners will be announced at the NIBA Convention in October.  

Tomorrow, the WA broker of the year will be revealed at a gala lunch at Crown Perth.  

In the running are LML Insurance Group MD Bryan Leibbrandt, Avoca Insurance Brokers MD Charles Elders and Marsh managing principal Felicity Cowan.  

Contenders for WA young broker of the year are Pinnacle Insurance Brokers MD Melissa Jolly and Lockton associate Tom Wheeler.

Earlier this week, Gallagher branch manager Caleb Richards and Aon senior client manager Derek Turner won the NSW/ACT region awards.

Winning pairs from three other regions will be announced on July 18 at the Sofitel in Melbourne; July 23 at The Star Brisbane; and July 25 at Adelaide Oval.