Xl Catlin Continues Support For Governing Body Of The Year Award
Global (re)insurer XL Catlin will once again help celebrate some of the finest governing bodies, leagues and competitions at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2018 after renewing its agreement as the Official Category Partner of the Governing Body of the Year Award.
XL Catlin is one of the largest specialty insurers in the world, with a significant presence in all of the world’s major insurance markets. A dedicated sport and leisure division operates from their offices in London.
At the BT Sport Industry Awards 2017, England Hockey was named Governing Body of the Year in association with XL Catlin. The trophy was presented on stage by Leicester City duo Wes Morgan and Riyad Mahrez.
Paul Thomas (below, right), senior class underwriter, sport & leisure at XL Catlin, commented: “Strong, responsible governance is crucial to a healthy sport industry, and effective risk management helps to ensure a stable and successful business operation from the grassroots to elite level. Being a part of the BT Sport Industry Awards, and specifically in association with the prestigious Governing Body of the Year Award, is a great way to help support that.”
Alex Coulson, executive director, Sport Industry Group, added: “XL Catlin provide solutions to some of the most complex situations in a range of different environments for their clients every day, so they are a perfect match for the competitive Governing Body of the Year category. We look forward to working with XL Catlin and the team once again this year.”
Open for entries until 30th November 2017, the BT Sport Industry Awards 2018 will also feature a number of new categories including the Best Use of Analytics, Data or Research Award; Digital Community of the Year; Diversity and Inclusion Award; Film Content of the Year; Performance Technology of the Year; and Sustainability Initiative of the Year.
Returning categories will celebrate the very best from the industry, across agencies, brands, campaigns, community, entertainment experiences, events, influencers, PR, social media and sponsorship.
All the categories, and specific criteria, are available here. Entries are open until 5pm on 30th November and are welcome from any organisation or sector with a valid connection to the sport industry.
The BT Sport Industry Awards Judging Process is one of the most transparent and stringent procedures of its kind with over 60 hours of intensive judging.
Conducted in two stages and all overseen by EY, the process begins with the entries being reviewed and judged by the Official Steering Committee, featuring figureheads and industry heavyweights, to produce the Official Shortlist.
The BT Sport Industry Awards Judging Panel will then decide the final winner of each category announced at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2018 – the most prestigious commercial sports awards in Europe. To find out more about the extensive judging process, click here.
Tables are also available for the black-tie event on 26th April 2018 with prices frozen for all packages. Find out more here.
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