Submissions for the Wotton Kearney Turning Point 2026/27 Competition are now officially open!
Now expanded for 2026/27, Turning Point is Wotton Kearney’s global writing competition for Property, Energy and Infrastructure (PE&I) insurance professionals.
The competition invites both established professionals and emerging talent to explore the transformative trends and disruptive issues shaping the future of the PE&I insurance sector through to 2030 and beyond.
Turning Point now features two competitive streams: a Senior Stream for professionals with five or more years’ industry experience, and an Emerging Professional Stream for professionals with under five years’ industry experience.
Prize and Learning Package
The 2026/27 Turning Point Competition awards one Winner from each stream AUD $8,000 towards attending an approved global Property, Energy and Infrastructure conference of their choice. Two Runners Up from each stream will also receive AUD $2,000 in travel vouchers.
A key part of the program is the opportunity for all six Finalists to work alongside senior Wotton Kearney PE&I lawyers to develop their submissions into internationally published white papers. Finalists will also benefit from valuable personal profiling opportunities, with their white papers published and promoted throughout Wotton Kearney’s global PE&I insurance network and digital channels.
Eligibility
To be eligible, entrants must:
- Work in the global Property, Energy and Infrastructure insurance sector.
- Be involved in underwriting, claims, adjusting, risk engineering, broking, forensic analysis or aligned roles.
- Not be an employee of Wotton Kearney.
- Solely author their Initial Submission (up to 300 words).
- Hold all rights to their submitted work.
- Have employer approval to participate and, if successful, travel to and attend their nominated conference.
For ideas and examples of previous winning submissions, along with full eligibility requirements, judging criteria and terms and conditions, please view our Information Pack.
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
How to apply
Complete the online application form below before 5.00pm (AEST) on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Turning Point is conducted in two stages. Entrants first submit an Initial Submission of up to 300 words, from which six Finalists (three per stream) will be selected. Finalists will then work with a nominated Wotton Kearney PE&I lawyer to develop their submission into a publishable white paper.
Your written proposal (up to 300 words) should identify a significant “turning point” issue affecting the global Property, Energy and Infrastructure insurance market, with consideration of the sector’s trajectory toward 2030 and beyond, and should address:
- The significance of the issue
- Its potential impact on the industry
- Recommended actions the industry should undertake in response
If you have any trouble completing the form, please email us at turningpoint@wottonkearney.com.
Key Dates
Submissions Open: Monday, 13 July 2026
Submissions Close: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5.00pm (AEST)
Finalists Announced: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
White Paper Drafting Begins: Monday, 9 November 2026
White Paper Deadline: Friday, 14 May 2027 at 5.00pm (AEST)
Winners Announced: Wednesday, 9 June 2027