The British Insurance Awards 2009

Now in their 15th year, the British Insurance Awards are based on a partnership between the judges, the magazines involved, the sponsors and the organisers. The awards showcase top class performance and innovation, they reward achievement and they raise standards.

The judging panel of market experts and practitioners, analysts, consultants, industry commentators, and political and trade union representatives have a genuine expertise in each category, ensuring that the expertise is shared by at least 2 judges to spread the load and to ensure that no prejudices, gaps in knowledge of conflicts of interest cloud the decision-making process.

Success at the Awards has become the benchmark by which the industry judges itself.
Each year the finalists and members of the industry gather at the gala evening to celebrate the success of the past year. The awards evening is one of the most noted and spectacular events in the insurance industry’s calendar attracting leading figures in the industry.

Here are just some of the many testimonials received from last year's sponsors and winners:

The long-standing British Insurance Awards are the insurance industry’s ‘hall of fame’. Every year the Awards recognise top performers, embracing individual successes, outstanding team achievements and effective partnerships. All in all the British Insurance Awards track the industry’s collective commitment to innovation and delivering continuous service improvement.

Avis Easteal, Managing Director, Insurance Services, Experian

“ The imagination and quality management of the event was the best I had seen for several years. Put simply, “you nailed it” ! The venue is world class and the choice of food, seating and
stage plan, facilitator (who was able to hold the audience better than anyone I have seen for some time) and entertainment “made the difference”

Benedict Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Crawford &
Company UK & Ireland

"As a key IT partner to the UK insurance industry the BIA is an excellent opportunity for us to recognise success, innovation and all that is best in our industry."

A S Lakshminarayanan, Vice President & Country Manager - UK & Ireland, Tata Consultancy Services

Dates for the Diary

1st September 2008
Deadline for 2008 sponsors to renew sponsorship for the 2009 awards. Companies interested in sponsorship should notify Thomas Cull as soon as possible

December 2008 - April 2009
Extensive campaign in print and online by Post Magazine, Professional Broking, Insurance Age and Reinsurance promoting awareness of the awards and inviting companies to enter the awards. Entry forms will be distributed in Post Magazine and Professional Broking, via a direct mail campaign and online.

April 3rd 2009
Closing date for entries – there will be several announcements in Post Magazine, Professional Broking, Insurance Age and Reinsurance, on their websites, on www.insuranceawards.com and via daily, weekly and monthly email bulletins.

April – June 2009
Extensive campaign in Post Magazine, Professional Broking and Reinsurance inviting guests to book tables.

June 3rd 2009
Finalists’ Reception at The Merchant Taylor's Hall, London and announcement of finalists in Post Magazine.

July 8th 2009
Award ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall, London.