CFC Australia was proud to take home two major honours at the 2026 Insurance Business Australia Awards, being named Underwriting Agency of the Year and celebrating a standout individual achievement with Anita Lane winning the Woman of Distinction Award.
The annual awards recognise excellence and leadership across the insurance industry, celebrating organisations and individuals who are shaping the future of the market through innovation, expertise and impact.
Underwriting Agency of the Year
The Underwriting Agency of the Year award recognises CFC’s continued commitment to delivering specialist underwriting expertise, outstanding broker service and a progressive approach to the Australian market.
This recognition reflects the strength of CFC’s underwriting team, its focus on empowering underwriters to make smart, confident decisions, and its investment in technology and data to support brokers and clients alike. It is a testament to the collective effort across the business and the passion our people bring to delivering tailored solutions for complex risk.
Woman of Distinction
In addition to the firm-wide recognition, CFC was delighted to see Managing Director, Anita Lane honoured with the Woman of Distinction Award, recognising outstanding leadership, influence and contribution to the insurance industry.
The award celebrates excellence across professional achievement, mentorship and advocacy, highlighting the role leaders play in shaping inclusive, high-performing organisations.
Both these awards underscore CFC’s commitment to building a leading underwriting agency that combines specialist expertise with a people-first culture. From underwriting excellence to leadership and inclusion, the recognition is a proud milestone for the entire Australian team.
CFC extends its thanks to Insurance Business Australia for hosting a fantastic evening, and congratulations to all finalists and winners recognised at the 2026 awards. Find the full list of winners here.
