Top insurers shine at FSC 2024 Awards

Top insurers shine at FSC 2024 Awards

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Top insurers shine at FSC 2024 Awards

Winners recognised for enhancing New Zealanders’ financial wellbeing and confidence

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By
Roxanne Libatique

The Financial Services Council of New Zealand (FSC) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards, recognising achievements in New Zealand’s financial services industry.

The awards were presented at the FSC Awards Dinner, held in conjunction with the FSC24 Conference in Auckland.

“The quality of the entries and the number of great outcomes that have been a result of the work on show meant some challenging decisions for the judges,” she said.

FSC 2024 Awards

Nearly 40 entries were received for this year’s awards, covering a broad spectrum of contributions, from individual efforts to team initiatives and community programs.

The awards aim to acknowledge the impact these efforts have on both the financial services industry and the wider community.

The event was sponsored by PwC New Zealand.

Winners and recognised participants of the FSC 2024 Awards

Contribution to Community Award – sponsored by Fisher Funds 


Winner: Toi Ora – nib and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei 
Highly Commended: Tatou Social Supermarket – Māngere Budgeting Services Trust

Emerging Trailblazer Award – sponsored by Swiss Re 


Winner: Leigh Bennett, Fidelity Life 
Highly Commended: Charlotte Cockrell, Fidelity Life; Seema Bangera, Asteron Life

Fidelity Life CEO Campbell Mitchell congratulated Bennett for receiving the award for her efforts to improve access to financial advice and insurance.

“This recognition celebrates her contribution and inspires us to continue our mission of making a meaningful difference for New Zealand,” he said.

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Excellence in Governance Award – sponsored by Fidelity Life 


Winner: The Compliance Company

Workplace Savings Award – sponsored by PwC New Zealand 


Winner: Bruce Kerr, Professional Trustee

Excellence in Sustainability Practices Award – sponsored by PwC New Zealand

AIA New Zealand, which received the Excellence in Sustainability Practices Award for the second year in a row, expressed appreciation for the continued recognition.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and to supporting the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Excellence in Wellbeing & Inclusion Award – sponsored by Swiss Re 

Commenting on the award, Southern Cross Health Insurance (SCHI) acknowledged its focus on fostering an inclusive workplace. It also credited its team for helping create a healthy and supportive environment for all employees.

Team of the Year Award – sponsored by PwC New Zealand 


Winner: Operations Team, Sharesies 
Highly Commended: Business Transformation and Customer Engagement Team, ASB Bank

Chair’s Award for Services to the Industry – sponsored by PwC New Zealand 


Winner: Ana-Marie Lockyer, CEO of Pie Funds

Stroud commended the participants’ contributions to enhancing New Zealanders’ financial wellbeing and confidence.

“Thank you to all the entrants that took the time to participate this year, and it was a privilege to be able to see such a diverse range and high calibre of merit,” she said.

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