Outlook bright for award winner

The award was given to Katrina Church, from Insurance People in Auckland, at the National Advisers Conference Gala Dinner.

Simon Fisher, chief sales officer at Partners Life, said Church was unique in that she was a successful and professional adviser in her own right but also led a successful sales team.

"In addition she has great relationships with her clients and providers and is always working to achieve the best outcomes for the parties she deals with."

Church said insurance advisers held an honourable position and were often the first call people made when they received a serious diagnosis, after telling their immediate family.