Tauranga based insurance broking business O'Connor Warren, has been named as finalists in two categories at the upcoming 2018 NZ Insurance industry awards.

The team at O'Connor Warren are finalists for small-medium broking company of the year and for young insurance professionals employer of the year.

The New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards is insurance's annual celebration of excellence and is hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. Each year, the awards recognise the industry's highest achieving individuals and businesses.

O'Connor Warren are one of three finalists in each of the categories above and will be competing against major corporations AA and Suncorp in the Young Employer category.

Director Eamon O'Connor says our naming as finalists reflects the efforts and accomplishments of all staff and confirms O'Connor Warren Insurance brokers as an insurance leader.

'Of course the support of our clients and suppliers has been paramount in setting the course for such recognition.”

The winners will be announced at the awards dinner on Thursday November 29 2018 at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland.