The Global Innovation Awards, presented by the International Insurance Society and Insurance Thought Leadership, celebrate the
transformative power of innovation within the insurance and risk management industry. These prestigious awards recognize insurers
and insurtechs that push boundaries, drive positive change, and contribute to a more sustainable society. Three winners representing
three categories — Property & Casualty, Life | Health | Retirement, and Predict & Prevent — will be honored at the
Global Insurance Forum on Oct. 26-27 in Rüschlikon, Switzerland.
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Life | Health | Retirement Innovator of the Year
- Hannover Re and Kadance*: Enhancing Critical Illness Cover through Genomics: A risk-free solution to integrate genomics-based products into insurers’ portfolios. * As of January 2025 healthÔme is now Kadance
- The Tripartite Programme, a public-private partnership with Insurance Development Forum, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ): Public/private risk financing and insurance programs that drive resilience against the impacts of climate risk and natural hazards.
- Whisker Labs - Ting: Sensor technology capable of identifying and mitigating fire hazards, helping to save lives and prevent massive loss.
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Life | Health | Retirement Innovator of the Year
- AON Health Risk Analyzer: A predictive model that allows employers to take a proactive approach to manage and monitor their future high-cost claimant risk.
- RGA’s Simplified Issue Expansion Project: A data-driven automated underwriting solution for Simplified Issue products.
- Gallagher Bassett's Clinical Concierge: High-touch early intervention service that holistically evaluates and proactively manages all at-risk claims — identified with our innovative triaging approach within minutes of loss report — for the first ten days to ensure treatment and the claim start on the right track.
- Liberty+: Liberty Mutual’s digital platform to empower homeowners to manage and mitigate risk
- Praedicat - CoMeta: The only science-based forward-looking emerging risk modeling and analytics platform.
- Roadzen: Transforming auto insurance and mobility with AI.
Property & Casualty:
This award recognizes a property/casualty insurer or insurtech that has achieved a groundbreaking innovation. We seek to honor those who have demonstrated creativity, measurable impact, and a commitment to leveraging their innovation for the betterment of society. We celebrate those who push the boundaries and make a significant difference in the world of property/casualty insurance. The innovation can relate to a product, process, model, distribution channel, partnership, or initiative that expands or enhances the value, accessibility or impact of insurance.Life/Health/Retirement:
This award acknowledges a life, retirement, and health insurer or insurtech that has achieved a truly groundbreaking innovation. We seek to honor those who have demonstrated creativity, measurable impact, and a dedication to using their innovation for the betterment of society. We celebrate those who shape the future of Life and Retirement insurance, making a positive impact on individuals' lives and long-term financial well-being. The innovation can relate to a product, process, model, distribution channel, partnership, or initiative that expands or enhances the value, accessibility or impact of insurance.Predict & Prevent:
This award recognizes insurers and insurtechs that have showcased innovative ways to leverage technology in prioritizing resiliency. We seek to acknowledge those who have developed cutting-edge solutions that enhance predictive capabilities and enable effective preventive measures. By leveraging technology, these insurtechs contribute to building a more resilient future, proactively addressing risks and minimizing their impact. The innovation can relate to a product, process, model, distribution channel, partnership, or initiative that expands or enhances the value, accessibility or impact of insurance.In your application, focus on the following:
- Briefly describe your company and project (5,000 characters or less), highlighting the scope, goals, and the specific problems your innovation solves.
- Summarize the innovation's impact, creativity, and learnings (5,000 characters or less). Emphasize how it can be scaled globally and how it serves for the betterment of society.
- Provide measurable results that demonstrate the effectiveness of your innovation. Show tangible outcomes and the positive changes it has brought.
- Support your nomination with relevant materials, such as videos, photos, testimonials, presentations, media coverage, and case studies.
- THERE IS NO SUBMISSION FEE. HOWEVER, FINALISTS FOR ALL AWARD CATEGORIES ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AN EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND THE GLOBAL INSURANCE FORUM ON OCT. 26-27, 2025, IN RÜSCHLIKON, SWITZERLAND, AT THE PREVAILING RATE.
- WINNERS ARE REQUIRED TO APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIDEO INTERVIEW (TO BE SCHEDULED COLLABORATIVELY).
The submission deadline has been extended to April 18, 2025.
Any individual, team, or company can nominate an organization with the permission of the nominated company. The nominated company must be an insurance carrier or Insurtech organization.
There are no entry fees for submissions. However, finalists are required to register a representative to attend the Global Insurance Forum in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, on Oct. 26-27, 2025, at the prevailing rate. Registration rates vary from $2400 - $3500 USD with reduced rates extended to IIS Members as well as discounted access for early registrations.
Applications may be used to promote the program and encourage learnings from other organizations.
Winning an IIS Global Innovation Award is a great honor. The IIS will provide marketing copy and social assets to assist the winners PR efforts. In addition, winners are required to participate in a video interview (to be scheduled collaboratively).
There is no requirement that nominators or nominees be an International Insurance Society member.
Yes, an organization can submit multiple nominations for separate and distinct innovations. Only one nomination per innovation should be submitted.