b"In 1997, I didnt understand how the company worked.But I knew what I had to do. Id look after my clients and grow my book of business. I remember thinking to myself, thats how this place works. No one will come and see me unless something badly goes wrong. Otherwise, this is up to me. And that was refreshing because I was working in these corporates where you almost had to get permission to move your rubbish bin in the office.Following the instability of the AIBA period, the next generationJohn's son Paul, Allan's sons Matthew and Heath, and Brian's son Stevenentered the fray in the late 1990s. As part of this generational transition, the three founders began to hand over the managerial reins. 84 They assumed board positions with strategic oversightFRANK EARL AWARD still involved, but a step removed. Now was the time to instill the qualities that defined the MGA WhittlesIn April 2023, Allan Amber was the proud culturetrust, integrity and hard workand mentor recipient of the Frank Earl Award, recognising for continued success.excellence in the insurance broking profession within the Austbrokers network. The annual award is given to an individual who has The next generationJohn'sdemonstrated a career-long commitment son Paul, Allan's sons Matthewto the values of honesty, integrity and transparency.and Heath, and Brian's son Stevenentered the frayin the late 1990s. Above Allan Amber (right) receiving the Frank EarlAward for excellence in insurance broking, presentedby Ben Bessell, 2023."