Joint winners of the Plan for Life/AFA Life Company of the Year award were announced as Tower and CommInsure. In order to win this award the companies must rate highly in the areas of product features, pricing, sales performance and financial sustainability. In addition feedback from advisers is taken into account in regard to the quality of service in the areas of new business, underwriting, claims and technology services.

A summary of the Awards given out are:

Life Company of the Year: Joint Winners Tower and CommInsure

Service Quality Award Winner: CommInsure

Term Life/TPD Award Winner: Zurich

Trauma Award Winner: Tower

Income Protection Award Winner: Tower