Auckland, 21 September 2021 – AA Insurance has been shortlisted in two categories of the 2021 New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards; General Insurance Company of the Year, and Insurance Learning Program of the Year.
“We’re delighted to reach the finalist stage of these awards, it’s a significant achievement especially during these uncertain times,” says Chief Executive Chris Curtin. “Given the calibre of entries, which get better each year, and the pressures the entire country has endured, I’m particularly proud to be shortlisted for the categories we’ve entered.
“We’re always looking for better ways to look after our customers, as well as our people, and I’m proud of our team of almost 900 for their commitment to our customers, and each other, to continue to do the right thing. Reaching the finalist stage of these awards can be attributed to them.”
The new category of General Insurance Company of the Year award recognises general insurance companies that have demonstrated strong performance and outstanding service for their customers. AA Insurance has been a finalist in the Direct General Insurance category since the awards began, holding the title from 2012-2015 and again from 2018-2019 (the awards weren’t run in 2020).
The Insurance Learning Program of the Year award recognises the efforts of organisations that have demonstrated a genuine commitment to improving the professionalism of their people through the development and implementation of a learning program. This is the second year AA Insurance has entered this category, holding the title in 2018.
Now in its ninth year, the awards are held by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies across the industry. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 17 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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