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The winners of the Insurance Business Awards 2026 will be announced at the highly anticipated black-tie gala dinner.
Date: Friday, 1 May 2026
Schedule:
7pm: Networking drinks
7:30pm – 10:30pm: Awards ceremony and gala dinner
10:30pm – 11:30pm: Drinks and dancing
Dress code: Black tie
Venue: Doltone House Darling Island, 48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW
Accommodation: If you require accommodation at a discounted rate, please visit www.star.com.au/sydney/hotels-and-spa, select The Star Grand Hotel and Residences or The Darling and specific dates and enter the promotional code DOLTNSTAR
Promotional code, DOLTNSTAR, can be shared with guests attending event to book accommodation on The Star Sydney direct website to get 25% off “Best Available Rate”. This code is valid from inclusive of 3 days before and after the event date.
Terms & Conditions
• 25% off hotel “Best Available Rate”, room only inclusive of GST. (“Best Available Rate” refers to room only, non-discounted room rate of the day, not from lowest rate available).
• Offer is valid for all room types, subject to hotel availability. Blackout dates and standard 24 hours cancellation apply.
• This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
• Minimum night of stay may apply on certain dates due to limited availability (this is subject to change depending on the hotel availability).
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Ed Kavalee
MC
Teegan Bishop
Entertainment
Ed Kavalee
MC
Known for his lightning fast comedy and improvisation skills, Ed has worked extensively in Australian television and radio for over a decade.
Appearing as an original and regular member of Network 10’s Have You Been Paying Attention, Ed has also worked extensively in on air radio and was a part of the breakfast team Hughsey, Ed & Erin for the HIT Network and on the Hughesy & Kate team for the drive home. Ed also broadcast for NOVA and Triple M. For NOVA, he was a part of the Hughesy & Kate Breakfast Show, The Wrong Way Home with Akmal, and Cal and Ed. For Triple M he was an integral member of The Grill Team in Brisbane; and prior to this he teamed with Tony Martin on the hit radio show Get This.
More recently in the audio medium, Ed branched out into regular podcasts: as host of MMM’s T.E.A.M. EFFORT with Ed Kavalee and Santo, Sam and Ed’s TOTAL FOOTBALL PODCAST for the ABC.
Ed was an original member and has worked as a writer and ensemble producer on Network 10’s Logie award winning Thank God You’re Here, as co-writer, co-producer and co-host on Santo Sam and Ed’s Total Football for Fox Sports and co-writer and co-host on The Joy of Sets for Nine Network with Tony Martin. He co-wrote and hosted TV Burp for Network Seven and co-hosted Santo, Sam and Ed’s Cup Fever for SBS during their coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A regular panellist on Seven’s Out of the Question, Ed’s other return guest appearances include Agony Uncles and Good News Week for ABC TV and guest captain spot on the Nine Network’s Between the Lines.
Ed’s roles in film include Any Questions for Ben?, Boytown and $quid. For television; FISK, True Story with Hamish & Andy, Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story, for Seven Network, Molly, It’s A Date, Newstopia and The Movie Network’s Chandon Pictures.
Ed has written and produced two tele-features; Scumbus (Ten Network) and Border Protection Squad which he also directed.
Teegan Bishop
Entertainment
Teegan Bishop is an exceptional vocalist and performer whose career has taken her to some of the world’s most iconic stages, including Los Angeles, Dubai, Orlando, the Lincoln Centre in New York, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Australia and the Seven Seas. Her standout credits include Hong Kong Disneyland, Celebrity Cruises, and touring Australia and New Zealand with Fast Love: A Tribute to George Michael as a featured backing vocalist.
With decades of industry experience, Teegan has become renowned for her vibrant blend of Pop, RnB and Funk influences, delivered with a contemporary polish that elevates any event. Her ability to command a room, read the audience and shape the perfect atmosphere is second nature — ensuring a seamless journey from sophisticated ambience to high-energy celebration.
A consummate professional with world-class stage presence, Teegan brings a magnetic performance style that captivates audiences and transforms any event into unforgettable experiences.
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