Global Risk Manager of the Year

This award recognises a risk manager who demonstrates outstanding leadership and expertise in managing complex, multinational risk. It celebrates an individual who takes a strategic approach to risk, combining insurance, risk financing and mitigation strategies to protect their organisation and support business objectives. The winner will show how they navigate cross-border challenges, optimise the use of global insurance programmes and other risk solutions, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver resilient, well-structured outcomes.

Eligibility 

This award is open to in-house risk managers or insurance buyers responsible for overseeing multinational insurance programmes within their organisation.

Entries for this award must be nominated by a manager, colleague or industry peer.

Criteria 

Please explain how the individual demonstrates the below values:

  • Leadership: Sets a clear vision for risk management, influencing decision-making and embedding a strong risk culture across the organisation
  • Strategic thinking: Aligns risk strategy with business goals, using insurance, risk financing and mitigation to support growth and resilience
  • Innovation: Brings fresh thinking to managing complex or emerging risks, including the use of global programmes or alternative risk solutions
  • Collaboration: Builds effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver joined-up, cross-border outcomes
  • Impact: Delivers measurable value to the organisation, such as improved resilience, cost efficiency, or enhanced risk understanding


Further guidance: 
Entrants should: 

  • Select four of the entry criteria to address in your submission. You will be awarded a maximum of 10 points per section (40 points in total)
  • Draw on practical examples of when and how you have demonstrated the abilities, behaviours and knowledge referenced in the entry criteria
  • Demonstrate evidence from the last 12-18 months, up to the awards entry deadline


You are welcome to submit testimonials from partners or clients in your entry.