Auckland, 18 September 2018 – AA Insurance has been named as a finalist in four categories of the 2018 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards; Direct General Insurance Company of the Year, Young Insurance Professionals Employer, Women’s Employer and Insurance Learning Program of the Year.
Chief Executive Chris Curtin, says he’s delighted to reach the finalist stage of these awards, especially when the quality of submissions is higher than ever.
“We’re dedicated to looking after our customers, as well as being the best employer possible for a dedicated team of great people. We wouldn’t be the company we are today without them, and I couldn’t be prouder of being shortlisted for these awards. It really does validate our performance and position within the insurance industry.”
The Direct General Insurance Company of the Year award recognises general insurance companies that have demonstrated strong performance and outstanding service for their customers.
The Young Insurance Professionals Employer and Women’s Employer of the Year awards recognise organisations that have a demonstrated commitment in these areas, the first to the employment and development of young insurance and finance professionals, the second to improving gender equality and diversity across their organisation and the wider industry. This is the third time AA Insurance has been a finalist in these categories after winning both awards with first-time entries in 2016.
However, it is the first year that AA Insurance has entered the Insurance Learning Program of the Year – an award that recognises companies trying to improve the professionalism of their staff through the development and launch of a learning program.
The awards are held by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF), as a celebration of success across the industry. Winners will be announced on Thursday 29 November.
About AA Insurance
AA Insurance is a New Zealand-based joint venture between Vero Insurance New Zealand Limited and the New Zealand Automobile Association Limited ('NZAA'). Vero is owned by Suncorp Group Limited, a listed Australian company. NZAA is an incorporated society that is governed by a National Council and Board. Since 1994 we have provided home, contents and car insurance in New Zealand and in 2018 we introduced small business insurance.
We underwrite our own policies and sell direct to New Zealanders. Our New Zealand-based teams looks after 560,000+ customers with more than 1,100,000 policies. Standard and Poor's (Australia) Pty Ltd has given us an Insurer Financial Strength Rating of AA- (Very Strong).
We are consistently recognised in industry awards and honours. This includes being voted the Reader's Digest Most Trusted General Insurer for 14 years running, named Canstar's 2023-2024 Outstanding Value Award winner for Home and Contents insurance and ranked 6th among 50 of New Zealand's top consumer-facing corporates in the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index in 2024.
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