Welcome to the British Insurance Awards 2008
The BIA is the culmination of a long process in which many parts come together to make the whole. It is based on a partnership between the judges, the magazines involved, the sponsors and the organisers.
Over the past 12 months both individuals and companies, large and small, have shown dynamism, innovation, flexibility and skill in meeting the many challenges thrown at it by events. All the finalists and winners have demonstrated excellence and are setting the benchmarks for others to follow.
The awards showcase top class performance and innovation, they reward achievement and they raise standards. They are the awards to win.
Winning a British Insurance Award sets firms apart from their competitors and is a tangible demonstration to their customers that they have something special to offer them.
The awards presentation dinner is one of the most noted and spectacular events in the insurance industry’s calendar and it is the only time each year that the industry comes together to select top performers. Launched in 1984 with an attendance of 600 at The Grosvenor House Hotel, the event soon outgrew this venue and moved in 1999 to the world famous Royal Albert Hall and is now attended by over 1,800 offering something new and unpredictable every year.
Here are just some of the many testimonials received from the 2007 sponsors and winners:
“Canada Life Group Insurance recognises that innovation and ease of doing business are key to the provision of excellent customer service. In today’s modern business world, the effective use of technology should be at the forefront for any company who strives to be a market leader. As such, we are extremely proud to be sponsoring The E-Business Award at the British Insurance Awards 2007, recognising the company who has achieved top class success in their field.”
Ian McMullan
Managing Director, Group Insurance, Canada Life
“AXA is proud to be sponsoring the Broking Initiative of the Year Award 2007. The awards are an excellent opportunity to highlight the success and innovation brokers are using to deliver products, services and marketing to our consumers. It is also a great opportunity to showcase the creativity and imagination within our Industry.”
Peter Hubbard
Chief executive Officer, AXA Insurance.
“We are absolutely delighted to have won the 2007 BIA General Insurer of the Year Award. Fortis has been shortlisted for this award for the last two years running, which makes it particularly pleasing to win this year. The award is a real testament to the commitment and hard work of everyone in the Fortis team. My thanks go to everyone working at Fortis who have all contributed to this high profile recognition.”
Barry Smith
UK Chief Executive, Fortis
Dates for your diary
28th March 2008
Closing date for entries - there will be several announcements in Post Magazine, Professional Broking, Insurance Age, Reinsurance and Cover, on their websites and via Post Magazine bulletins.
4th June 2008
Finalists’ Reception at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall, London announcing the full list of finalists. The full list will also be published in Post Magazine.
9th July 2008
Award ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall, London
