The Wotton Kearney Turning Point 2026/27 Competition is opening shortly!
Launching in July, Turning Point is Wotton Kearney’s global writing competition for Property, Energy and Infrastructure (PE&I) insurance professionals. Now expanded for 2026/27, the program challenges both established professionals and emerging talent to identify and explore transformative trends shaping the future of PE&I insurance – with a focus on themes that will define the sector through to 2030 and beyond.
Prize and learning package
The competition features two streams: Senior (five or more years’ experience) and Emerging Professional (under five years’ experience) – and is open to insurance professionals worldwide. Winners from each stream will receive AUD $8,000 to attend a global PE&I conference of their choice, with Runners Up receiving AUD $2,000 in travel vouchers.
Six finalists (three per stream) will co-author a publishable white paper with a PE&I lawyer from Wotton Kearney, distributed internationally across our global PE&I insurance network – providing outstanding market profile and exposure.
Judging
Entries across both streams will be evaluated through a two-stage judging process. Both the initial submission and the white paper will be assessed by a judging panel comprising:
Brendan ReedHead of Renewable Energy, The RiskPoint Group
David WilsonGlobal Head of Energy & Power Claims, HDI Global SE
Adam ChylekStrategic Growth Leader – International PE&I / Specialty, Wotton Kearney
Why apply?
Finalists can access a prize package worth up to AUD $8,000 to attend a global PE&I conference, while all finalists, including Runners Up, will have their white papers edited for publication, published internationally, and distributed and promoted across global PE&I insurance networks and industry channels.
Here’s what our previous winners had to say:
Derek Martin, Head of APA Claims at Munich Re (2024/25 Winner)
“Turning Point offers a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day pressures and think critically about the future of our market. It encourages bold thinking, constructive debate and practical solutions. Working with Wotton Kearney throughout the process was a real highlight. I’d strongly encourage others to take part – it’s a genuinely rewarding experience.”
Nathan McLellan, Vice President for First Party Claims at Liberty Specialty Markets (2022/23 Winner)
“Turning Point gave me a unique platform to explore forward-looking ideas for the Property, Energy and Infrastructure market at a time when technology, energy transition and customer expectations are rapidly evolving… It’s an opportunity to pick a topic you’re genuinely passionate about, be bold with your thinking, and propose pragmatic solutions that can genuinely make a difference for insurers and their customers.”
Expression of Interest (EOI)
If you’re interested in shaping the future of PE&I insurance, submit your EOI below.
Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to find out more, please get in touch with us.