The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and TurksLegal are pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2020 Bright Light Award.
The Bright Light Award is a platform for general insurance professionals to pitch an idea or opinion on a topic that relates to general insurance claims to a panel of industry leaders.
The idea could be big or small, for something or against it, specific to an area of claims or something that applies to general insurance claims as a whole.
To enter, individuals or teams (of up to 3 people) need to pitch their idea or opinion in their choice of either:
- A short video submission (max 5 minutes), or
- A written submission (min 600 words up to 1,500 words max), or
- A voiceover of images in PowerPoint.
The Bright Light award offers a winning prize of $5,000 cash; up to $1,500 to spend on coaching and professional development of your choice; and an exclusive opportunity to work with TurksLegal and ANZIIF to showcase their idea across the general insurance industry. The runner-up will receive complimentary registration(s) to the 2021 AICLA/ANZIIF Claims Convention in Australia including flights and accommodation.
The finalists will be invited to a short discussion to explore their idea in week commencing 16 November 2020, and the winner will be announced at the virtual ANZIIF General Insurance breakfast on 2 December 2020.
‘Now, more than ever, the bright voices and ideas of those in the general insurance industry need a chance to be heard,’ says Paul Angus, Partner at TurksLegal. ‘Whether the idea is big or small, the Bright Light Award offers that opportunity and platform to insurance professionals – as well as a great prize.’
“Now in its third year, The Bright Light award provides a platform for Australian General Insurance professionals to showcase an innovative idea relating to general insurance claims to assist with challenges facing the industry,’ says Prue Willsford, ANZIIF CEO and Bright Light award judge.
‘All three finalists last year submitted engaging and insightful video presentations and I encourage entrants to continue to innovate and think creatively. This is an invaluable opportunity to have your idea heard by senior industry leaders and to further your professional development. I encourage all eligible individuals to apply.’
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be a resident of, and based in, Australia
- directly work in a capacity connected with general insurance (including workers compensation).
Applications for the Bright Light Award close at 5.00pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 13 October 2020.