LifeSearch Protection Awards 2024 Shortlist

LifeSearch Awards 2024 Shortlists Announced

For the 21st year, LifeSearch is celebrating excellence in the protection industry with its highly anticipated annual awards. The 2024 shortlist not only recognizes industry leaders but also features four new categories dedicated to innovators who are reshaping the future of protection. These additions highlight the ongoing evolution of the sector, acknowledging those who are driving improvements in accessibility, customer support, and technological advancements.

The LifeSearch Awards continue to serve as a benchmark for outstanding contributions within the industry, rewarding insurers, service providers, and individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to improving financial protection for individuals and families across the UK.

We eagerly await the grand unveiling of this year’s winners on April 17th, 2024. Until then, here’s a look at the shortlist of nominees competing for recognition in their respective categories:

Best Income Protection Provider

Aviva, LV=, The Exeter

Best Critical Illness Provider (sponsored by CIExpert)

AIG, Guardian, Royal London

Best Life Assurance Provider (sponsored by Comparethemarket)

Guardian, Legal & General, Royal London

Best Proposition Enhancement

AIG, Guardian, Royal London

Keeping People Protected

Aviva, HSBC, Legal & General, Royal London

Exceptional Claims Support

AIG, Aviva, Legal & General, Scottish Widows

Extending Accessibility and Inclusivity (sponsored by MoneySuperMarket)

Aviva, MetLife, HSBC, The Exeter

Most Valued Player at an Insurer

Aviva, Guardian, Legal & General, Royal London

Outstanding Insurer(sponsored by Iress)

Guardian, Legal & General, Royal London

Best Protection Innovation

HSBC, MetLife, Vitality

Best Use of Data and Tech to Refresh Protection

CIExpert, iPipeline, Protection Guru, SCOR, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions

Best Supporter in Powering LifeSearch to Break Barriers

Comparethemarket, Edit, Nonsensical, Talkdesk, SCOR

Bringing Protection to Underserved Audiences (sponsored by Teamspirit)

First Central, IPTF, iptiQ, MoneySuperMarket, Which?

Leading Light - Protecting People Properly

Alain Desmier (Contact State), Andy Philo (Vitality), Isobel Langton (The Exeter), Louise Colley (Zurich), Matt Chapman (The Protection Coach), Jasper Martens (Pension Bee)

Debbie Kennedy, CEO at LifeSearch comments: “The LifeSearch Awards have always celebrated the very best in protection and this year is no exception. In a stellar year, all the entries shortlisted showcase the amazing service and quality products currently on offer in the UK.

“But in a year shaped by regulatory change and tech advancement, it seemed only fitting to champion industry efforts to adapt and enhance our offer to better meet the needs of the markets we serve. With this in mind, we have expanded our awards categories to encompass and reflect the industry innovators who are shaping the industry of the future.

“It was a pleasure to have our sponsor, Dave Miller, the Executive General Manager at Iress, join our voting panel as an independent voice and we look forward to announcing the winners next week at the awards.”