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19/06/2026

☀️ Introducing CBN SHINE 2026 MC – Shane Jacobson! ☀️

Shane is one of Australia’s most loved, award-winning actors, presenters and entertainers.

His incredible and varied career spans over 40 years both here at home and internationally. The successful film Kenny (2006) brought Shane worldwide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor.

Known for his authenticity, humour and ability to connect with audiences, Shane has built a remarkable career across film, television, radio and live events. His unique perspective on resilience, embracing opportunities and finding success through unexpected paths makes him a truly inspiring speaker.

Get excited to have Shane with us throughout SHINE 2026. He is sure to be a very memorable MC who will no doubt bring laughter, insights and practical lessons that resonate well beyond the stage.

CBN SHINE: New Horizons is packed with incredible speakers from insurance and beyond, who will stretch your thinking and share what’s working now.
You don’t need to have it all figured out, just the next step toward your new horizon.

Find yours at SHINE 2026: Register Now!
🔗https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/Shine-2026.aspx

16/06/2026

🏆Nominations Open for the 2026 CBN SHINE Awards! 🏆

The CBN SHINE Awards recognise the outstanding individuals, businesses, and industry partners who are shaping the future of our profession and setting the benchmark for excellence across our network.

Now is your chance to celebrate the dedication, leadership, and innovation that drive our network forward – recognising those who consistently go above and beyond to stand out and SHINE.

The following award categories are now open for nominations:
Non-Advisory Staff Member of the Year
Business Improvement Award
Recognition for Service to the Community

Find out more about the CBN SHINE Awards and how to nominate via the link below:
🔗 https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/2026-CBN-SHINE-Award-Nominations-Open!.aspx

15/06/2026

☀️ CBN SHINE Keynote Speaker Alert! ☀️

This year, we are very excited to welcome Naomi Simson OAM!

Many of you will know Naomi as the from Shark Tank Australia, and founder loved experience brand - RedBalloon.

More than this, Naomi is one of Australia’s most respected voices on business, leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for business owners and leaders navigating a fast-changing world, Naomi has a gift of taking complex, fast-moving ideas, and making them feel relevant and actionable.

She is a trusted voice on the forces reshaping business - from AI leadership and the future of work, to customer obsession, entrepreneurship, and building organisations that last.

Drawing on lived experiences rather than theory, SHINE delegates are guaranteed to walk away from Naomi’s keynote inspired, with practical tools to act.

CBN SHINE: New Horizons is packed with incredible speakers for insurance and beyond, who will stretch your thinking and share what’s working now.

You don’t need to have it all figured out, just the next step toward your new horizon.

Find yours at SHINE 2026: Register Now!
🔗https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/Shine-2026.aspx

05/06/2026

☀️ Come to Cairns for CBN SHINE: New Horizons! ☀️

SHINE 2026 is for CBN brokers who care about doing great work. Brokers who want the space to step back, swap notes and walk away with renewed direction. 🚀

At SHINE New Horizons, we’ll bring the people, ideas and tools so you can:

• Explore new ways of thinking 💡

• Focus on what’ll actually drive your business forward 🎯

• Get clear on your next move 🧭

• Connect with the CBN Community 🤝

Join our community for three days of straight-talking sessions, incredible networking opportunities and practical takeaways you can put into action the moment you’re back at your desk.

New Horizons is the kind of event that gives you momentum. Ideas you can use, people you can call, and a clearer sense of where to focus next.

You don’t need to have it all figured out, just the next step to your new horizon! 🌅

Find yours at SHINE 2026. Register today!
🔗 https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/Shine-2026.aspx

29/05/2026

🏆 NIBA Young Broker & Broker of the Year Finalists! 🏆

The announcement of the 2026 NIBA finalists for their Young Broker of the Year and Broker of the Year Award finalists highlights the exceptional talent, leadership and professionalism shaping the future of the broking industry within our network.

We are so proud to recognise 3 members of our network who have been named as finalists across both award categories this year.

Young Broker of the Year Finalists:
- Irene Zhu – KeyInsure
- Louise McCormick – Grace Insurance

Broker of the Year Finalists:
- Kelli Dabelstein – Northern Insurance Solutions

The Young Broker of the Year Award, recognises brokers under 35 who are making a significant impact through their commitment to clients, communities and the future of the profession.

The Broker of the Year Award, celebrates senior brokers who continue to raise the benchmark for excellence, leadership and trusted client advice across the industry.

Congratulations to all finalists on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to celebrating the winners at the 2026 NIBA Gala Lunch in July!

25/05/2026

Proud moment for the CBN community. 👏

Huge congratulations to our CBN staff and broker network members who were recognised in Insurance Business Australia’s Top Insurance Executives & Professionals Hot List.

Recognition like this reflects the strength of our community, the quality of advice being delivered to clients every day, and the passion our people bring to the industry.

Special congratulations to:
• Frans du Plessis, Grace Insurance
• Heather Coutts, Capstone Insurance Brokers
• Joshua Scutts, Shielded Insurance Brokers
• Tanushree Arora Sopori, Fortuna Insurance Services
• Nese Akay, Community Broker Network
• Wendy Foweraker, Community Broker Network

We’re proud to see so many leaders from across the CBN network acknowledged for the impact they’re making across insurance broking in Australia.

Individual recognition. Collective impact. That’s the power of the CBN community. 💙

15/05/2026

💜Creating Impact Where It Matters💜

CBN is built on more than business. Our business is building better communities.

We’re shining a light on brokers in our network like Choice Insurance Services who are going above and beyond to make a powerful impact in their local community.

As part of their involvement with the Nepean Business Network, the team helped organise their first-ever casino Night Fundraiser - raising an incredible $57,361 in support of The Haven - Nepean Women’s Shelter. This is just incredible!

The Haven provides safe accommodation and vital wraparound support for women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness, including counselling, education, employment assistance, and pathways to long-term housing.

This initiative is a powerful example of what can be achieved when businesses come together with purpose.

And the impact doesn’t stop there - planning is already underway for this year’s fundraiser, supporting the Royce Simmons Foundation and their important work in dementia awareness, research, and care.

A huge effort for an incredibly important cause! Congratulations to the whole team at 1st Choice Insurance Services. 🙌

10/05/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from CBN! 🌷

Today, we celebrate and honour all the incredible mothers and mother figures who have inspired us with their strength, care, and dedication every day.

From all of us at CBN, we wish you day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with those who matter most.

04/05/2026

The 2026 Insurance Business Awards have reinforced a clear signal across the market.

The strength of talent, capability and leadership within the CBN network continues to grow and be recognised at the highest level.

We are proud to acknowledge the CBN Authorised Representatives named as finalists this year:

Authorised Representative of the Year
Abbie Wilson, National Insurance Brokers
Belal Atmar, Grace Insurance
Irene Zhu, KeyInsure
Spencer Hon, Eternity Insurance and Financial Services
Sumit Sopori, Fortuna Insurance Services | A Part of Fortuna Advisory Group

Underwriting Broker of the Year
Frans du Plessis, Grace Insurance
Irene Zhu, KeyInsure
Tanushree Arora-Sopori, Fortuna Insurance Services | A Part of Fortuna Advisory Group

CEO of the Year
Frans du Plessis, Grace Insurance
Young Achiever of the Year
Irene Zhu, KeyInsure
James Still, Still Insured

Medium Brokerage of the Year
Fortuna Insurance Services | A Part of Fortuna Advisory Group
Grace Insurance
Trade Risk

Small Brokerage of the Year
All Star Insurance Brokers
KeyInsure
Still Insured

Outstanding Customer Experience
Fortuna Insurance Services | A Part of Fortuna Advisory Group

We also congratulate the winners from our network:
👏 James Still, Still Insured, Broker of the Year
👏 Sonia Christou, All Star Insurance Brokers, Authorised Representative of the Year
👏 All Star Insurance Brokers, Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Across key categories, CBN ARs represented up to 75% of finalists, with particularly strong representation in Authorised Representative and Underwriting Broker categories. This level of representation reflects the strength of the platform and the calibre of businesses, and highlights the pipeline of emerging and established leaders shaping the CBN network.

This is what we mean by Better Brokers. Better Business. Better Community. To every winner and finalist, this recognition reflects the work you are doing every day to lift standards across the industry.

Please join us in congratulating those recognised!

28/04/2026

That’s a wrap on CBN’s April 2026 Community Development Days!

We’re proud to reflect on an incredible series of CD Days across Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. From thought-provoking discussions and insightful workshops to meaningful moments of connection, it’s been fantastic to see our insurance community come together across the country.

Across six cities and more than 333 attendees, our network members:
• Heard key updates from CBN executive leaders
• Explored important industry developments
• Received the latest COVA AI updates
• And so much more!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this such a valuable and engaging 2 weeks!

Take a look at some of the highlights 👇

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