The winner of this year’s Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and TurksLegal Claims Scholarship can choose between two prizes.

On offer are a trip to next year’s Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo in the US, valued at $8000, or $5000 cash and registration to next year’s CC16 Claims Convention.

Last year the scholarship, recognising excellence in general insurance, was won by Arthur J Gallagher claims officer Kevin Nhan.

Entrants must submit a 2500-word essay answering one of five questions about the general insurance industry.

ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford says the scholarship offers a “significant career development opportunity”.

“This scholarship will not only enhance the winner’s understanding of the industry in a global context but will help them develop their leadership skills and allow them to represent Australia among their international counterparts,” Ms Willsford said.

Scholarship submissions will be judged by a panel comprising Simone Dossetor (Head of Calliden Insurance, Munich Re); James Flaskett (Assistant VP Claims, Chubb Insurance); Jennifer Mitchell (EGM Claims, IAG Commercial Claims); Chris Rodd (Technical Counsel, CGU); Ms Willsford; Mr Nhan; and TurksLegal partners Paul Angus and Peter Riddell.

Submissions close on October 6. The winner will be announced at an ANZIIF breakfast event in Sydney on November 26.

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