Community Broker Network

Community Broker Network Community Broker Network is the largest general insurance Authorised Broker network in Australia.

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. đź‘Ź

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

đź’śCreating Impact Where It Mattersđź’ś

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. 🙌

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from CBN! 🌷Today, we celebrate and honour all the incredible mothers and mother figures who have in...
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:
đź‘Ź James Still, Still Insured, Broker of the Year
đź‘Ź Sonia Christou, All Star Insurance Brokers, Authorised Representative of the Year
đź‘Ź 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!

That’s a wrap on CBN’s April 2026 Community Development Days!We’re proud to reflect on an incredible series of CD Days a...
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 👇

27/04/2026

🌟 CBN NZ Summit Highlights! 🌟

What an incredible time we had connecting with NZ brokers, and insurance partners at the very first CBN NZ Summit in Auckland.

More than just an event, the CBN NZ Summit showcased the strength of our community, what’s possible when we come together and the exciting future ahead for our NZ network!

Relive some of the highlights in our Summit wrap video! 🎥

Today, we take a moment to reflect and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served – and those who continue t...
25/04/2026

Today, we take a moment to reflect and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served – and those who continue to serve – with courage, commitment, and selflessness.

Their service and sacrifice continue to shape the freedoms we are privileged to share, reminding us of the enduring values of courage, mateship, and resilience.

On this ANZAC Day, we come together in gratitude and remembrance as a community.

Lest we forget.

Week 1 CBN Community Development Day HighlightsWhat a fantastic start to our 2026 CD Days! This week, we loved connectin...
17/04/2026

Week 1 CBN Community Development Day Highlights

What a fantastic start to our 2026 CD Days! This week, we loved connecting with CBN brokers and insurance partners across ACT, NSW, QLD.

From insightful conversations to practical takeaways, sessions were focused on
helping brokers work smarter and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment:
- Updates from CBN leadership and key industry partners
- The latest regulatory and compliance developments
- Economic insights shaping the market
- Emerging technologies, including tools to streamline workflows and surface smarter insights
- Best practice tips and peer-led insights on navigating an increasingly digital landscape

More than professional development, these days are about collaboration, sharing experiences, and strengthening connections. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and bought the energy!

Next up…Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth – we can’t wait to see you there!

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