Allianz is in the running to be crowned the General Insurance Company of the Year by this year’s Australian Banking and Finance Insurance Awards.

The insurer is also a finalist for Innovation of the Year and Marketing Campaign of the Year.

This year’s award finalists comprise more than 30 Australian insurance companies representing eleven award categories.

Allianz Australia managing director Niran Peiris said of the annoucement: “Being a finalist in a record-breaking three categories this year is recognition of Allianz’s dedication to constant improvement and innovation. Once again being shortlisted for the General Insurance Company of the Year is further recognition of the exceptional service that our employees strive to provide to our partners and customers.”

The award winners will be revealed at a gala event in Sydney on 16 October 2014.