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The 2027 British Claims Awards is now closed to submissions

The British Claims Awards categories are open to everyone involved in insurance claims, from outstanding rising stars to claims directors. Insurance companies, brokers and MGAs to law firms, barristers’ chambers and associated service providers.

The British Claims Awards aims to celebrate the successes of those organisations, teams and individuals who have excelled in their service to the policyholder.

Find the categories and criteria, key information and links, and the all-important buttons for the entry form below. Good luck!

Key dates and deadlines General rules and requirements

Key Dates for Your Diary

All the dates you need for the British Claims Awards 2027

  • Submission deadline 26 February 2027
  • Shortlist announcement May 2027
  • Awards ceremony 3 June 2027

The British Claims Awards 2026

The British Claims Awards celebrates the insurance industry’s dedication to claims services.

The awards encompass all professionals and key service providers working in personal injury.

The British Claims Awards aims to identify high standards of practice and to inspire others to emulate the achievements of the sector’s finest practitioners and organisations.

The awards culminate in a black-tie ceremony and dinner, held at in the shadow of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, where the finalists meet, network and celebrate as a profession.

How to enter How to win Rules and requirements Contact us Register now to enter

How to enter

 

  • Pick your categories

    The British Claims Awards categories are open to everyone involved in insurance claims, from outstanding rising stars to claims directors, and insurance companies, brokers and MGAs to law firms, barristers’ chambers and associated service providers.

    And you can enter as many as you wish.

    Read the criteria carefully for each and decide which will give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths.

    The criteria are in a Q&A format, so follow this closely to provide the independent judging panel with a clear, easy-to-follow submission and include all of the information requested. Rest assured, the process is entirely confidential.

    Read the categories & criteria

  • Choose the form of your submission

    Make sure every submission is unique for the category that you’re entering.

    We accept written submissions of between 250 and 1,000 words per category (please note: this is in total, not per criterion).

    Written submissions are at their best after several drafts, with input from everyone involved. Remember that your submission needs to stand out from the crowd, so keep it active, free of jargon, and don’t forget to proofread your words before entering.

    Alternatively, you can enter a video submission. You’ll have a maximum of five minutes to demonstrate why you, your team or business should win the particular category. Videos are easy to digest and revisit, and they allow the judges to put a face to an entry.

    Please note, we are no longer accepting video files. To submit a video, you must upload it to a third-party platform such as YouTube or your own website and supply a link (ensure that the video is private or password protected before submitting).

  • Submit via the form

    Submissions can only be accepted via the entry form, which you can access after registering.

    Fill out all of the required information. There are mandatory fields for the person providing the submission as well as the subject of the submission.

    If you are putting an organisation forward for an award, mark the fields under the Nominee heading with an ‘N/A’ except for the Company name field and make sure you choose the correct category from the list. Doing so reveals the correct category criteria and fields in which to paste your submission. The form must be filled out and submitted for every category.

    The form removes all formatting, so don’t worry about italics, bolding, underlining or hyperlinking, as these won’t make it through our system. Furthermore, no supporting documents and attachments are allowed, so don’t use the attach buttons for CVs, promo videos, PDFs and Word docs—these won’t make it through our system, either.

    For written submissions, input your 250 to 1,000 words in the provided fields. For video submissions, fill out the form (except the criteria fields) and paste the link to your video into the one of the criteria fields.

    Log in to view the entry form

  • Attach your logo

    If you make it to the shortlist, we’ll need a high-resolution version of your logo for the ceremony and marketing campaigns. We accept the .JPEG, .PNG and .PDF formats, but prefer .EPS wherever possible. If you don’t have this, don’t worry.

  • Attach nominee’s photo

    This is for the Talent categories. Colour photos are preferred, wide, horizontal shots work well, and high resolution .JPEG is best.

  • Sit back and wait for news

    That’s it, you’re done! Approximately two weeks following the submission deadline, our judging panel will convene to make their decisions. We’ll then get in touch with every finalist to give them the good news.

How to win

It’s all about being memorable and compelling:

  • Start early. Give yourself plenty of time to carefully evaluate the criteria for the categories you’re entering and provide a well-produced submission before the entry deadline.
  • Check the criteria. Each category has its own criteria, and each submission should be unique.
  • Provide evidence. Include as many results and evidence of success as you can, including testimonials. Judges are there to be swayed, so sway them.
  • Keep it simple. Write or speak clearly and concisely so the judges can quickly understand the points you’re making.
  • Consult with the relevant team. Collaborate on your submission as you do your work, and ensure that your whole team contributes.
  • Be enthusiastic, transparent, and honest. Inspire the judges by sharing your organisation’s ethos and passion for your work without trying to pull the wool over their eyes. Honesty is the best policy.
  • Redraft and revise. Once your submission is ready, start again and interrogate every fact and figure. Are they correct? Question every claim. Is that true? Weigh your language. Is that a helpful term or an empty buzzword?

General rules and requirements

  • Entrants must be based in the UK or provide services in the UK
  • Entrants can enter as many categories as they wish
  • Entrants are encouraged to limit submissions to two entries per category; further submissions may not be considered.
  • Submissions must be unique and tailored to meet the criteria of each category.
  • Self-nomination is required.
  • Written and video submissions are accepted – both must follow the criteria format.
  • Submissions can be made until 11.59pm on the entry deadline day
  • Entrants are expected to send at least one representative to attend the in-person ceremony.
  • Entries submitted by companies that have undergone administration, liquidation, or significant restructuring will be subject to review to ensure continuity of operations, leadership, and client commitments.
  • The British Claims Awards reserves the right to disqualify entries where there are concerns about corporate governance, financial stability, or ethical business practices.
  • The judging panel has the final authority to determine whether an entry meets the spirit and intent of the awards.
  • The British Claims Awards reserves the right to remove any entries or finalists that do not meet the above criteria or that, in the judges’ discretion, could undermine the integrity of the awards.

Have a question about entering?

For information contact Hannah Buckley:

hannah.buckley@barkerbrooks.co.uk

0113 887 7007

Categories

We accept written submissions of between 250 and 1,000 words per category (please note: this is in total, not per criterion).

Organisations

  • Barristers' Chambers of the Year

    Open to all barristers’ chambers that undertake work on behalf of insurance claimants and defendants

    1. In what way has the chambers shown a demonstrable record of success? 
    2. What prominent cases has the chambers been involved in and to what extent? 
    3. Do the chambers have a reputation for technical excellence and delivering practical solutions? If so, how has this been demonstrated? 
    4. How strong are the chambers’ relationships with clients across the industry? 
    5. What recognition has the chambers received from third parties? 
  • Best Employer

    Open to all

    1. What is the employer doing to improve professional training and advancement? 
    2. How does the employer boost employee morale and health? 
    3. Is the employer creating jobs? If so, where? 
    4. How is the employer raising employment standards within the insurance industry or a related field? 
    5. What recognition has the employer received from third parties?
  • Broker of the Year

    Open to all insurance brokers in all lines

    1. What is the broker doing to simplify and improve the claims process for clients? 
    2. How is the broker fighting fraud? 
    3. How effectively is the broker using technology and resources in an innovative way to improve the client experience? 
    4. How is the broker raising standards and striving to achieve those expected by clients and regulatory bodies? 
    5. What recognition has the broker received from third parties? 
  • Claims Team of the Year

    Open to all teams that manage, process or otherwise deal with insurance claims

    1. In what way is the team demonstrating innovation in its approach to fulfilling its role, achieving demonstrable success, and integrating effectively with other organisations/departments? 
    2. How effective is the team’s use of technology to maximise efficiency in operations? 
    3. In what ways is the team’s approach to combatting fraud ethical and innovative? 
    4. What role has strong teamwork played in the team’s success? 
    5. What recognition has the team received from third parties? 
  • Commercial Lines Broker of the Year

    Open to all brokers in commercial lines

    1. What is the broker doing to simplify and improve the claims process for clients? 
    2. How is the broker fighting fraud? 
    3. How effectively is the broker using technology and resources in an innovative way to improve the client experience? 
    4. How is the broker raising standards and striving to achieve those expected by clients and regulatory bodies? 
    5. What recognition has the broker received from third parties?