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Next week, we will be at ANZIIF's Australian Insurance Industry Awards as a finalist in the best "Service Provider to the Insurance Industry" category. One of our many client-centric innovations, highlighted in our submission, was the creation of our flat-fee Building Validation service (via Crawford Contractor Connection). In response to a move by insurers to increase builders’ delegated authority, our validation service allows insurers to form a quick view about builders' proposed Scope of Works, quality and costs. Contractor Connection statistics show that, on average, for every dollar spent on our validation services, clients gain $11 in building cost savings. We average a 5.6% cost reduction on original quote values. To find out how Contractor Connection's validation team could be supporting you (and your bottom line), reach out to Tim Butler, James Merchant or Allison Watts. #ContractorConnection #insuranceclaims #ANZIIF #CrawfordAustralia #insuranceawards #claimsmanagement #buildingvalidation

The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents #MAIA #BigEvent24 #Insurance Event is off to a solid start! Looking forward to speaking about #DigitalTransformation for #InsuranceAgencies and how Aspire Systems can help to prepare for the future! Contact me here to talk about building #Chatbots, #CustomPortals, #GuidewireServices, #Testing, #CustomAppDev, #Automation for #Claims, #Policy, and #Underwriting Teams, #DocumentManagement, #DataMigration, #AdvancedAnalytics, #Integrations, #SoftwareEngineering, #DuckCreekServices, One Stop #ITServices Shop #InsuranceInnovation, #InsuranceTechnology, #InsureTech, #CustomizedInsuranceSystems

🚀 Make sure you and your team’s successes and hard work are recognised at the Axco Global Insurance Awards 2025 🌟 When submitting an award application, we all want to make sure we get it right and put our best foot forward. From gathering supporting documentation to getting your team's input, standing out in the competitive world of multinational insurance isn’t easy. Getting ahead of the game sure does help though. 🎯 How to Enter: The awards are free to enter, and you can enter as many categories as are relevant. Most entries can be completed in an afternoon, so don’t miss your opportunity to be recognised by your peers. Enter in three easy steps:  1.   We have a diverse range of awards; review which one(s) apply to you and your team. 2.   Complete your entry online and attach any supporting documents. 3.   Hit submit and wait to hear back from our judges! 👉 START YOUR ENTRY - https://lnkd.in/e4YPu_gQ 🗓️ Deadline: Friday 15 November. Entries are already coming in, make sure you don’t miss out! Good luck with your submission. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you or your team on the shortlist! #AxcoAwards #MultinationalInsurance #Insurance

Trivia Tuesday This year marks the 250th anniversary of the UK Life Assurance Act (1774), which made insurable interest a requirement. The law was passed to stop people taking out life assurance on people they had no relationship with, which is a form of gambling.  It followed the Marine Insurance Act of 1745, which prohibited gambling on whether ships would safely arrive at their destinations, because that was “productive of many pernicious practices, whereby great numbers of ships, with their cargoes, have either been fraudulently lost and destroyed, or taken by the enemy in time of war”. If you couldn’t gamble on the ship, why not gamble on the life of the captain? Of course, life assurance has been around much longer - the Diana & Antinous burial club dates back to 136 CE.  We’ve come a long way since then (in 1774 there were no income or capital gains taxes to worry about) – life assurance has become one of the most useful and valuable tools in financial planning, even more so following the Budget on 30th October. If you don’t know why, ask your IFA, or me. #lifeassurance #ppli #lifeinsurance #portfoliobond

Have you got what it takes to impress Debora Dalleva and the rest of our judging panel? If your multinational team have been doing some great work and you'd like to celebrate them then a great way to do so is enter the #AxcoAwards. There are a number of categories available and entry is quite straightforward. So if you want to be in with a chance of celebrating on the night, don't delay though as the deadline is November 15th! Check out the categories and start the entry process here: https://bit.ly/3ZGJqJ7 #MultinationalInsurance #GlobalInsurance #AxcoAwards #TokioMarine

Fantastic to have Frank Sheridan back on our judging panel for the #AxcoAwards again this year. If you want to celebrate the work that your teams have delivered this year in multinational, there's no better place! Check out the categories and start the entry process here: https://bit.ly/3ZGJqJ7 #MultinationalInsurance #GlobalInsurance #AxcoAwards #TheHanover

Every journey to success begins with a single step. Let yours begin by starting work on your #AxcoAwards entry today

Excellent to have you on board as a judge Pete King! If you want to celebrate your teams achievements then there is still time to get your entries in - due to popular demand we have extended the deadline to November 29th. Join us at the 2025 #AxcoAwards! Check out the categories and start the entry process here: https://bit.ly/3ZGJqJ7 #MultinationalInsurance #GlobalInsurance

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝟱𝗣𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡! Recognising the best of the best in #UKGI #Insurance, the #ITAwards celebrate the outstanding achievements of #brokers, #insurers, and #MGAs. With 30 awards up for grabs, there's something for everyone, so don't miss this opportunity to be crowned the best in the business! Why Enter? - Win industry recognition - Raise your profile - Benchmark your success - Celebrate your team's hard work YOU'VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT: https://bit.ly/3RGRGGb #InsuranceTimesAwards #GeneralInsurance #UKInsurance #InsuranceBroker #InsuranceCompany #MGA #InsuranceIndustry #Awards #Recognition #Achievement #Excellence #Business #Teamwork #Innovation #Deadline

To support and promote continued innovation across the UK insurance sector, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Insurtech UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). By signing this MoU, they agree to bring together their shared understanding and experience on such topics, co-ordinate views and liaise on event opportunities. Hannah Gurga, ABI Director General, said: “Innovation and harnessing the best of technology is crucial to maintaining our sector’s competitive edge. This MoU will bolster our working partnership with Insurtech UK so that we can continue to drive growth in the UK insurance industry to the benefit of our members and their customers.” Melissa Collett, Insurtech UK CEO, said: “Technology is clearly at the heart of all insurtech start-ups. Equally, the desire for greater innovation and collaboration between insurtechs and insurers is a core focus for Insurtech UK; which will help drive up the consumer experience and choice available in the market. We look forward to working closely with ABI to leverage our collective resources, to create opportunities for our members and to help deliver innovation to our ecosystems.” https://lnkd.in/gCFNHiV5 #OpenInsurance #EmbeddedInsurance #Insurance #Insurtech #Partnership