YIPs Barry Nilsson

Next Gen Insurance Leader

About the award

Designed for young professionals

The annual YIPs & Barry Nilsson Next Gen Insurance Leader Award recognises innovative thinking, leadership potential and business acumen, and encourages and supports the career development of young insurance professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Check out this years topics. We can’t wait to hear from you!

2024 Finalists Announced!

YIPs and Barry Nilsson are excited to congratulate our three finalists for the Next Gen Insurance Leader award 2024.

A huge congratulations to Isaac Proctor (Hesketh Henry), Louise Zhan (Downer) and Stephen Christie (McLarens).

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone that submitted a response to this year's award!

Past winners

2024 Essay topics

Part A: Essay Question

(Select one topic, 1,500 words) – 80% weighting

  1. Going Green
    As the world pivots towards renewable energy sources, how must insurers adjust to the risks and opportunities presented by these new technologies?
  2. Globalisation
    How can insurers navigate the complexities of globalisation and market expansion, and what strategies can they employ to effectively enter and operate in emerging markets?
  3. Talent Acquisition and Retention
    The future of work is rapidly changing, with flexible working arrangements and evolving employee expectations becoming the norm. What challenges do these shifts present, and how would you address them to attract and retain top talent in the insurance industry?
  4. Emerging Trends
    The insurance industry is seeing a shift towards emerging risks, with trends like increasing premiums in the music and art industries, growing concerns about concussions in sports, and the challenges posed by generative AI. Please select one of these trends and discuss how you see the risks evolving, as well as the strategies the industry should adopt to mitigate them.
  5. ”In insurance, data is the new oil.”
    Given that data is increasingly considered a valuable asset in the insurance industry, how can insurers harness and protect this data to improve risk management and customer service? Discuss the implications for both operational efficiency and customer privacy.
Part B: Thought Leadership
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