Applications for the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025 are now open!
In partnership with the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), this annual scholarship awards £5,000 to support one rising star in claims to attend the 2025 Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG) National Conference and Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia this September.
The winner will also benefit from excellent personal profiling opportunities, including the chance to share their experiences with other LMA members and the wider market.
The scholarship recognises outstanding emerging claims talent in our industry, providing the successful candidate with a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience designed to enhance their professional career.
Prize / Learning Package
The Scholarship Package consists of £5,000 funding towards attending the 2025 APIG Conference and Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia, and a hosted visit to Wotton Kearney’s Head Office with senior members of their Financial Lines team.
A key part of the package is for the winner to share their experience with LMA members on return by way of a brief update and Q&A. The winner’s submission will also be promoted by both LMA and Wotton Kearney, providing great market exposure.
How to apply
Applications for the Scholarship are open to LMA members. View the Application Form and Information Pack.
Applicants are to provide a video (no longer than 3 minutes) addressing what you see is a major issue for your area of insurance and how it could be resolved.
Alternatively to a video, please provide a written submission (no longer than 600 words) addressing the same. Separately to the time or word limit, please also provide a brief description of your role and what makes you proud to work in the financial lines and professional liability insurance industry in London.
Simply email your submission and the application form to WKLMAScholarship@wottonkearney.com before COB (GMT) Friday, 23 May 2025 or click the button below.
For ideas and examples of past winners’ submissions for this award and APIG’s similar award please see here.
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Key Dates
Applications Open: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Applications Close: COB (GMT) Friday, 23 May 2025
Winner Announced: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Wotton Kearney Office Visit: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
APIG Conference & Dinner: Thursday, 4 September 2025