TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD Submission Form IASA is pleased to present a forum for peer recognition of technology innovation in the insurance industry. The Technology Innovation Award will be presented to the qualifying company demonstrating the most innovative use of technology. is to recognize a successful implementation of an initiative where technology The purpose of this played a major part and a significant difference” to the business environment in terms of strategic “made direction, improved operational efficiency, increased revenue and/or other business initiatives. We are looking to identify innovation that defies tradition. It could even involve an older technology that is being used in a totally innovative way. It also serves to highlight the achievements of your Business-IT partnership that made it happen. Applicants should be an insurance company with an innovative project newly in production or implemented between January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. Product or project must have a business environment impact. Tangible, measurable impacts are best to provide. Examples of measurable impacts can be: statistics on performance or efficiency improvement percentages, financial gains or savings because of the new technologies. are several benefits to this achieving the IASA Technology Innovation Award. The award finalists will receive: Recognition at a 2017 IASA Conference breakfast attended by all attendees. The opportunity to present their project in a peer forum at the 2017 Spring Planning meeting. Industry media and press recognition through news release distributed to the insurance industry trade magazines for potential publication. The winning company will additionally receive: A commemorative plaque presented at the 2017 IASA Conference breakfast attended by all attendees, enhancing the profile of your company and project amongst your peers. Industry media and press recognition through news release distributed to the insurance industry trade magazines for potential publication. One (1) complimentary full conference registration for the 2017 IASA Educational Conference and Business Show. Judging process: The submissions will be judged by a of industry experts including consultants, media and insurance company personnel. The panel will select the finalists to be named by December 15, 2016. Finalists will present their innovative project at the 2017 Spring Planning meeting. IASA Board, Management team, and attendees will participate in the selection of the winner of the award. The winner will be recognized at the 2017 IASA Educational Conference. To nominate a company, please provide complete answers to the questions included in this Submission Form. The inclusions of attachments which support the applications will be considered. Submission Forms must be received by October 15, 2016. Please send completed applications to: Gina Jolly IASA International Office
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD Submission Form IASA is pleased to present a forum for peer recognition of technology innovation in the insurance industry. The Technology Innovation Award will be presented to the qualifying company demonstrating the most innovative use of technology. The purpose of this is to recognize a successful implementation of an initiative where technology played a major part and “made a significant difference” to the business environment in terms of strategic direction, improved operational efficiency, increased revenue and/or other business initiatives. We are looking to identify innovation that defies tradition. It could even involve an older technology that is being used in a totally innovative way. It also serves to highlight the achievements of your Business-IT partnership that made it happen. Applicants should be an insurance company with an innovative project newly in production or implemented between January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. Product or project must have a business environment impact. Tangible, measurable impacts are best to provide. Examples of measurable impacts can be: statistics on performance or efficiency improvement percentages, financial gains or savings because of the new technologies. are several benefits to this achieving the IASA Technology Innovation Award. The award finalists will receive: Recognition at a 2017 IASA Conference breakfast attended by all attendees. The opportunity to present their project in a peer forum at the 2017 Spring Planning meeting. Industry media and press recognition through news release distributed to the insurance industry trade magazines for potential publication. The winning company will additionally receive: A commemorative plaque presented at the 2017 IASA Conference breakfast attended by all attendees, enhancing the profile of your company and project amongst your peers. Industry media and press recognition through news release distributed to the insurance industry trade magazines for potential publication. One (1) complimentary full conference registration for the 2017 IASA Educational Conference and Business Show. Judging process: The submissions will be judged by a of industry experts including consultants, media and insurance company personnel. The panel will select the finalists to be named by December 15, 2016. Finalists will present their innovative project at the 2017 Spring Planning meeting. IASA Board, Management team, and attendees will participate in the selection of the winner of the award. The winner will be recognized at the 2017 IASA Educational Conference. To nominate a company, please provide complete answers to the questions included in this Submission Form. The inclusions of attachments which support the applications will be considered. Submission Forms must be received by October 15, 2016. Please send completed applications to: Gina Jolly IASA International Office
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