Auckland, 8 July 2020 – AA Insurance has been shortlisted for this year’s Diversity Awards with its first-time entry.
The New Zealand general insurer is a finalist for the Emerging Diversity and Inclusion Award and is one of 32 entrants across 10 categories to be recognised for the work it’s doing to advance a culture of inclusion in the workplace.
“As a first-time entrant in these important awards, we are particularly proud to be shortlisted for the category we entered, which showcases our commitment to raising awareness against domestic violence,” says Nikki Howell, Head of People & Capability at AA Insurance. “Given the calibre of entries, it’s a significant achievement to reach finalist stage of these awards.”
“Diversity in the workplace is extremely important to us at AA Insurance. It’s part of our culture to ensure all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Being a finalist in these awards tells us we’re doing the right thing by our people, which also has a positive impact on how we work and help our customers.”
Now in its 23rd year, the awards are held by Diversity Works New Zealand to celebrate companies delivering best practice in workplace diversity and inclusion. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 16 September.
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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