The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters (AICLA) has opened this year’s Carey Bird Scholarship for entries.

The program is open to all institute members younger than 40, plus older members completing modules in the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance Diploma of Loss Adjusting.

Entrants must write 1500-3000 words on a real-life claim scenario, with submissions required by May 31.

The winner will receive a framed certificate and attendance at either the next Claims Convention in Sydney or the Asian Claims Convention, including airfares and accommodation.

The award was launched in 2013 in memory of former Marsh employee and AICLA member Carey Bird, who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes.