Scott Collings

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and Finity Consulting are pleased to announce submissions are open for the 2019 Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and Leadership.

The winner of the scholarship will be awarded up to $10,000 to attend an international conference or seminar that provides an industry or leadership-based professional development opportunity.

The application format for the scholarship has changed in 2019. To apply, applicants must describe an achievement or initiative that demonstrates leadership at work in the form of either:

• a written submission of up to 1,000 words, or
• a short video up to five minutes in length, or
• a voiceover of images in PowerPoint.

‘Finity is proud to sponsor the Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and Leadership for the sixth time,’ said Scott Collings, Managing Director of Finity Consulting. ‘The scholarship honours Peter’s leadership and drive for innovation by providing the opportunity for a future leader in the industry to further their learning and career development.’

Peter Corrigan was a highly respected figure in the Australian insurance industry, who passed away suddenly in 2002. During his career, Peter held senior positions in many leading insurance organisations and was known for his people skills, down-to-earth manner and industry expertise.

‘We are delighted to again offer a deserving insurance professional this career development opportunity,’ said Prue Willsford, ANZIIF Chief Executive Officer. ‘The changes to the award allow participants to highlight their creativity and enter the award in a format suited to their strengths. This scholarship not only provides the winner the opportunity to increase their understanding of the industry but will also help them develop their professional networks.’

The Peter Corrigan Scholarship is open to insurance professionals who are current financial members, and who are permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand or a country in the Asia- Pacific region. Applicants must be currently working in the insurance industry.

Applications close at 5.00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 15 January 2019.

The 2019 recipient will be announced at the ANZIIF Insurtech Conference at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on 26–27 February 2019.

For more information visit Submissions for the Peter Corrigan Scholarship

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Scott Collings

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and Finity Consulting are pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2016 Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and Leadership.

The bi-annual scholarship, funded by Finity Consulting, awards the winner up to $10,000 to attend an international conference or seminar program that offers an industry or leadership-based professional development opportunity.

“Finity is very proud to sponsor the Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and Leadership for the fifth time,” said Scott Collings, Managing Director and Principal of Finity Consulting.

“This year, we focus on innovation and leadership, which acknowledges Peter’s key contributions to the industry. The award honours his leadership and drive for innovation by providing the opportunity for an outstanding insurance professional to build international networks and engage in inspirational learning and development.”

The scholarship is offered in memory of Peter Corrigan, one of the most highly respected figures in the Australian insurance industry, who passed away in 2002. During his career, Peter held senior positions in many businesses across the industry and was known for his straightforward manner and wealth of industry knowledge.

“Learning from experts in the field at a significant global conference is an invaluable experience,” said Prue Willsford, ANZIIF Chief Executive Officer. “This scholarship provides a deserving insurance professional the opportunity to continue their development by honing their leadership skills and broadening their knowledge of innovation in the industry.”

The Peter Corrigan Scholarship is open to current financial members of ANZIIF who have permanent residency in Australia, New Zealand or a country in the Asia-Pacific. Applicants must be currently working in insurance and have at least five years of experience in the industry. Applicants must submit a 2,500 word essay in response to the question “How will general insurance in Australia change in the next five years?”

Applications close at 5.00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 14 June 2016.

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