No. The Insurance Awards recognise business performance, products, customer service, claims, underwriting, distribution, operations and protection outcomes. Technology is required only where the category specifically concerns it.

Insurance organisations enter their business or initiatives in the Insurance Awards. 

Providers enter solutions supplied to insurance clients in the Technology & Insurtech Awards. 

Named individuals enter the Leadership Awards.

In the Insurance Awards, provided you are appropriately licensed as an insurer.

If you supply solutions to insurance clients, explore the Technology & Insurtech Awards. 

Eligible founders and provider leaders may also enter the relevant Leadership Awards. If your business is itself a licensed insurer, its insurance achievements belong in the Insurance Awards.

Yes, where they meet the eligibility requirements shown for the category. The category card identifies who can enter.

Yes. Each submission must meet its category requirements and clearly explain the relevant achievement and results. 

Yes. Each enters in its own segment and explains its contribution. Obtain the permissions needed to share partner or client information.

Yes, but only if it was significantly enhanced between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026. Explain the enhancements delivered during that period.

The eligibility period is when the work must have been implemented, launched or significantly enhanced: 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2026. 

The submission period is when you send your application: 26 October 2026–28 February 2027. 

 

Yes, with their permission. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Yes. You can return before the deadline. Your entry is submitted only when you select Submit. 

Yes, but all Awards winners must purchase a Winner Package and attend the Gala Dinner.

A minimum of three ITC Asia 2027 conference passes and Gala Dinner seats. Package purchase is mandatory for Awards winners.

Privately from mid-March 2027. Results remain confidential until the Gala announcement on 30 June 2027. 

They must include an English translation. All application answers must be in English.

No. Video attachments are not accepted.

An award may be withheld if no entry meets the required standard.

No. The Awards use written applications and supporting evidence. 

The separate Insurtech Pitch Competition requires finalists to pitch live.

Yes. It is for startups up to five years old with a product or service addressing a specific insurance need. 

No.

No. The award is for founders of established insurtech businesses more than five years old at the time of the Awards submission deadline. For startups five years and younger, they only qualify for the separate Pitch Competition, subject to its rules.