Xl Catlin Renews Bt Sport Industry Awards Partnership
Global (re)insurer XL Catlin will help celebrate some of the finest governing bodies, leagues and competitions at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2017 after signing as Official Category Partner of Governing Body of the Year.
XL Catlin is a global insurance and reinsurance organisation that provides property, casualty and specialty products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises on a worldwide basis.
As part of the two-year agreement, XL Catlin will partner with the Governing Body of the Year category, which was awarded to British Gymnastics in 2016.
Paul Thomas, senior class underwriter, sport & leisure at XL Catlin, commented: “It’s fantastic to be back supporting the BT Sport Industry Awards, particularly as category partner of the Governing Body of the Year Award. Strong, responsible governance is crucial to all areas of the UK industry and effective risk management ensures a secure, stable and successful business operation. We are delighted to play our part in helping the sport industry achieve that.”
Nick Keller, chairman, Sport Industry Group, added: “Governing Body of the Year is the perfect match for XL Catlin, they provide the solutions for their clients’ most complex risks and help them operate in our fast-paced and multifaceted sector. “
The industry’s flagship event will once again see over 1,750 major players from the world of sport, business and entertainment come together for an unforgettable night to celebrate the standout work from across the sporting world.
This year’s Awards see the introduction of revamped criteria, as well as a completely new category – Young Agency of the Year – find out more here.
Entries for the BT Sport Industry Awards 2017 are open until 7th December. Enter here.
BT continues as headline partner for the BT Sport Industry Awards, with Coutts, ESPN and EY on board as official partners.
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