Rules of Entry
Eligibility
The awards are open to any FCA-authorised insurer, Lloyd's syndicate or broker within the UK. Entries in some categories are also open to MGAs, service providers, law firms or technology vendors.
Carefully read the individual category entry criteria to ensure that you are entering the most appropriate one.
Some categories are open to individuals, others to departments/teams. You many enter more than one project, programme or individual into a category, but make it clear precisely who or what part of the company is being nominated.
Covering statement and evidence
Entries can refer to supporting material (see below) that has been included, but remember to keep to a simple formula of statement first, background second.
Entries MUST include a clear statement of objectives and targets supported by evidence that these targets were reached. If these targets are to externally set standards, they should be stated with an indication of how achievement has been measured. In other categories, business growth may be the target. Again, this should be clear and the achievement of it demonstrated in measurable terms.
When entering 'of the year' categories, the judges will be reviewing projects that have come to fruition over the previous 12-18 months. All the information contained in the entries and marked confidential will remain so, and will not be released without the permission of the entrant.
All entries must be made using the official online entry system. Supplementary information including charts, graphs, photos and info-boxes must be included as supporting material NOT included on the entry form.
Supporting material
When preparing any background material and supporting evidence, it is quality and relevance that matter, not quantity. Therefore, a maximum of three supporting attachments can be included.
Research documents, customer brochures, staff newsletters all help to demonstrate to the judges in a practical way what the entrant has achieved and should be included where relevant.
The judges may also review relevant websites, so full address and access codes (if applicable) should be provided.
Your entry must avoid including superfluous documents as these may damage your submission rather than support it.
Stage Two Judging
If your entry is shortlisted you (or a representative on your behalf) must be available to present your entry in front of the judges on Thursday 20th July at our offices in London. Judges reserve the right to reject your entry if you are unable to attend.