15 September 2016
For immediate release
Suncorp New Zealand brands announced as finalists at the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards
Suncorp New Zealand’s intermediated brands Vero and Asteron Life have been named as finalists in at the 2016 New Zealand
Insurance Industry awards.
Asteron Life has been named a finalist for Life Insurance Company of the Year.
The award recognises life insurance companies who have demonstrated strong performance, responded to market changes and
provided outstanding service for their customers and intermediaries in New Zealand.
Vero has been named a finalist for Intermediated Insurance Company of the Year. This award recognises intermediated
general insurance companies which have demonstrated strong performance and outstanding service for their customers in
New Zealand.
Vero and Asteron Life both won their respective categories at the 2015 awards.
“Suncorp New Zealand and its brands are dedicated to putting our customers first, and generating value for all our
stakeholders,” said Paul Smeaton, CEO Suncorp New Zealand.
“Being shortlisted for these awards reflect our commitment to our customers, our strong relationships with our business
partners and the hard work and dedication of our people, and we’re delighted to be recognised across the categories we
operate in.”
In March this year, Suncorp announced the new structure of its business, which brings Suncorp’s New Zealand general and
life insurance businesses together in a customer-centric model.
“Our vision is to be the number one choice for New Zealanders because we give our customers the freedom and flexibility
to look after their financial wellbeing in a way that best suits them,” said Mr Smeaton.
“Bringing our award-winning brands together under the Suncorp name will enable us to better connect New Zealanders to
products, services and experiences that enhance and protect their financial wellbeing.”
The winners will be announced at an awards dinner in Auckland on Thursday 10 November. More information about the
evening can be found on the ANZIIF website here.