Meet the state finalists of the 2023 Young Broker of the Year awards

The Young Broker of the Year awards are proudly sponsored by Vero

MEET THE FUTURE OF THE INSURANCE BROKING PROFESSION.

THE 2023 YOUNG BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD, SPONSORED BY VERO, SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE YOUNG TALENT WHO ARE EXCELLING IN THE PROFESSION. GET TO KNOW THIS YEAR’S STATE FINALISTS BETTER AND DISCOVER WHAT INSIGHTS THEY HAVE TO SHARE.

INTERVIEWS BY VIRAT NEHRU

Dylan Panizza Director, Platinum Tiger Insurance Brokers

How did you get started in the insurance broking profession? After years of working in accounting, enterprise risk management, and the public sector, I no longer had the desire to be an employee, and wanted to start my own business. I remember performing in depth reviews of several di erent industries; however, insurance was not one of them. My father, who has been working with WFI for 25 years, convinced me insurance was the best industry for hard working and motivated individuals, and that I had the skill set to really make a go of it.

What is the most important lesson you have learnt in your career so far?

You should meet people face-to-face, to really build the rapport that is required for a successful business relationship. Authenticity and passion can really be lost in the words of a text message or email. As much as we are in the digital age, pounding the pavement to get in front of prospects, clients and insurers is a great way to ensure these traits are shown, and more importantly, believed.

What does becoming a finalist of the 2023 Young Broker of the Year award mean to you?

The esteem in which the industry holds this award is certainly not lost on me, and I am extremely grateful to be a finalist. I always appreciate any chance to develop personally or professionally, which this process has certainly o ered. I am looking forward to meeting others that share the same passion for the industry as myself, along with building my network and continually improving all facets of my business.

Olivia Hancock

Principal – Corporate, Marsh

How did you get started in the insurance broking profession?

My entrance into the insurance industry was a fortunate turn of events facilitated by an introduction through a dear friend. At the time, I was enrolled to go back to school to study fashion. It was certainly a fork in the road scenario, and although ‘falling into the industry’ is not exactly unique in insurance, I’m so glad I’ve chosen this path in which I’ve spent the past 12 years building my career.

What truly brings me joy is the ability to make a di erence by helping people. Guiding clients through the complex insurance landscape, providing them with tailored solutions, managing them through claims, all while building relationships. There is such a wide variety of opportunities in the insurance industry, and I highly recommend this as a career to anyone wanting to forge a strong path for their future – there really is something for everyone.

What is the most important lesson you have learnt in your career so far?

The most important lesson I have learned throughout my insurance career is the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships that are built on trust. In this industry, relationships are the foundation upon which success is built.