The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) says applications have opened for this year’s Aon Scholarship.

The winner of the scholarship will attend either next year’s Aon Global Clients Reinsurance Seminar in London or the Aon Hazards Conference in Australia, subject to travel availability.

Applicants must write a 2500-word essay on “2050 climate change: industry impacts, challenges and opportunities”. The topic has been carried over from last year, when the prize was not awarded.

“Since its inception the Aon Scholarship has shined light on future industry leaders and strengthened the professional standards of the Australian, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea insurance industries,” ANZIIF CEO and scholarship judge Prue Willsford said.

“We strongly encourage insurance and reinsurance professionals to apply for the scholarship.”

The winner will be announced at the annual Australian Insurance Industry Awards in Sydney on October 26.

More details are available here.