ICIC v.z.w are proud to announce the W.E. Cox Recognition of Excellence Award 2019.
Supported by the AIMU (American Institute of Marine Underwriters) and MICA (Marine and Insurance Claims Association)

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Capturing Cargo - A snapshot of development

The workforce of the future is going to be much more of a blend of age, skills, desires and values and the nurturing of creative talent. Looking for innovative ways to give individuals the skills to develop, must continue to be of great importance throughout people’s careers.

This award aims to encourage the younger generation to participate in development and education, with a view to furthering their careers. 

Sponsored by W.E. Cox and championed by the AIMU (American Institute of Marine Underwriters) and MICA (Marine and Insurance Claims Association), this award is open to those who are under 35 and have worked within the UK/European marine market either in or via Lloyd’s, for at least a year.

Applicants are asked to:

- Submit a photograph (taken by the applicant) which best expresses their definition of cargo and how cargo impacts on their life. This could be anything from a container vessel to your postman!
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- Tell us a bit about your cargo related insurance career to date and describe your greatest challenge or achievement in the market (200-400 words)

Submission deadline: Friday 3rd May 2019

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2019 Prize 

The winner will receive:

- complimentary attendance to ICIC 2019 (courtesy of W.E. Cox) and will be invited to participate on a panel discussion at the event, as well as submitting an editorial for the ICIC and AIMU websites and;

- return flights to New York with two nights accommodation (courtesy of W.E. Cox);
- complementary registration to AIMU Marine Insurance Day Conference (courtesy of AIMU);
- invitation to the Marine Insurance Claims Association (MICA) Gala Dinner taking place in New York in October 2019, at the W.E. Cox table (courtesy of MICA).

The winner will require permission from their company to attend ICIC 2019, the AIMU conference and MICA dinner in New York. If you fail to comply your prize becomes invalid. Applicants should note that decisions made by our panel of judges will be final.

To apply for a chance to win this prestigious award, simply submit your entry here.

We wish you the very best of luck!

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2017 Award Winner

The 2017 W.E. Cox Recognition of Excellence Award was won by Alex O'Brien (Chubb), who was presented with his award by Michael Cox (W.E. Cox) at ICIC v.z.w 2017. Alex particpated on the U35's panel and is pictured below with the 2017 AIMU Award Winner Jacqueline Nolan (Claims Specialist, CNA) (below, centre).

Michael Cox (left), Alex O'Brien (right)

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The prize for the winner, provided by W.E. Cox, will include  complimentary registration and a place on the U35’s Panel Session at ICIC v.z.w. 2018 Conference (11-12 June) and  return (economy) flights with 2 nights’ accommodation (at the Marriot Marquis Hotel, New York, subject to availability). The winner must be available to participate at ICIC v.z.w., and to travel to New York for the AIMU Conference and MICA Dinner 05 October.
The Judge’s decision is final. 
ICIC v.z.w. accepts no liability whatsoever in relation to the provision of the prize nor any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property occurring during or as a result of the receipt of the prize, including the travel or accommodation, offered by W.E. Cox as part of this prize.
ICIC v.z.w. is a not for profit company

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