We are thrilled to announce that Tegan Sutton, Client Service Manager based in Launceston, is the recipient of the 2026 NIH International Women’s Day – Women in Leadership Scholarship!
This year, we received an incredible pool of talent from across our business. Following a competitive internal selection process, our finalists met with an independent panel of accomplished industry leaders.
Special thanks to our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise:
- Giselle Walther – Executive Manager, Broker & Partner Strategic Growth at IAG
- Lori Spoon – SVP, Customer & Broker Engagement at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
- Christie Whittleston – Head of National Partnerships at DUAL
- Tricia Kopka – Head of Operations and Process Improvement at IQumulate
We also want to thank our generous sponsor IQumulate Premium Funding for their support, as well as our internal judges Sha Rijal (General Manager, Claims) and Charlotte Tilyard (HR Business Partner) for their dedication to driving this initiative forward.
Tegan completely captivated the panels with her clarity of purpose, quiet confidence as a mentor, and dedication to stepping up beyond her comfort zone. Over the next 12 months, she will receive a $25,000 scholarship package including executive mentorship, access to premier industry events like Steadfast and NIBA, and bespoke leadership development.
Andrew Broughton, CEO of Network Insurance House, shared: “Tegan embodies the next generation of leadership at Network Insurance House. We are proud to invest in her professional development and eager to see the incredible impact she will undoubtedly make.”
Please join us in celebrating Tegan’s brilliant achievement.
