Back for 2026: Another Year of Standout Innovation at the INSTANDA INSPIRE Awards

The insurance industry doesn't stand still. Neither do our clients.

Since launching the INSTANDA INSPIRE Awards three years ago, the momentum has been undeniable. Year on year, the Awards return to celebrate the clients who aren't just keeping up with change in insurance; they're driving it. Every year, the award submissions raise the bar. New markets entered. New products launched. New ways of working that are genuinely game changing.

If that's you, we want to celebrate your success.

The Importance of Recognition

Behind every great program of work is a team that saw an opportunity, solved a problem, and delivered something worth celebrating. The INSPIRE Awards are how we make sure those stories are told. Whether it's a breakthrough product, a transformation program designed for exceptional operational efficiency, or a platform built for global scale, this is the place to stand up and say: we did that.

"What excites me about the INSPIRE Awards is the sheer variety of what our clients are achieving," shares Will Wood, INSTANDA's Director of Client Solutions & Growth, and this year's lead judge. "Every submission tells a different story: different challenges, different markets, different approaches. That's what makes this so compelling."

What You Could Win

This year's awards feature three categories, each designed to recognize a distinct kind of excellence:

Digital Transformation & Strategic Impact For the big, bold programs that have changed how a business operates at scale: across markets, functions, or lines of business.

Product Innovation & Market Impact Built something new? Launched a product that's moved the needle commercially or for your customers? This one's for you.

Platform Excellence & Scalable Growth If you've created something repeatable, scalable, and built for long-term growth, across programmes, products, or geographies, this is your category.

On top of the three core awards, judges will also select up to two special recognitions from across all entries:

🏆 Standout Innovation Award for the most creative and original use of technology on the INSTANDA platform.

🏆 Client Excellence in Execution for the teams who delivered with exceptional speed, quality, and ownership.

Meet the Judges

Entries will be assessed by a panel of global insurance experts, led by Will Wood and joined by:

• David Clamp, MD & Founder, The Camelot Network
• Michael Keating, CEO, Managing General Agents Association (UK)
• Juan Mazzini, Global Head of Celent
• Anna Cranney, Partnerships Manager, Insurtech Australia
• Alex Williams, C-Level Technology & Operations Executive Consultant Advisor

Every entry is judged on the same three dimensions: Innovation, Business Value, and Impact. What did you do differently? What problem did it solve? What did it achieve?

What Makes a Winning Submission?

For those entering the awards, Will is clear about what the judging panel is looking for. "We want to hear about the story behind what you've built and the difference it's making to your business, and ultimately, customers," he explained.

Here are his tips to stand out:

• Share a Clear Journey: Explain the problem you were trying to solve and why it mattered. The entries that resonate are the ones where you can feel the challenge that sparked the journey.
• Show Real-World Impact: Back your story up with evidence. Metrics, before-and-after comparisons, efficiency savings, agent testimonials, customer outcomes: concrete proof of what you've achieved will make your entry stand out.
• Be Creative: There's no single right format. If a video brings your story to life better than a written entry, you’re very welcome to submit this instead. The goal is to communicate your achievement as compellingly as possible.

Rules of Entry

We’ve deliberately made the award nomination process simple. All you need to do is answer three quick questions detailing your challenge or opportunity, your solution, and measurable outcomes.

• What was the challenge or opportunity you were facing?
• What did you build or implement using INSTANDA?
• What were the measurable outcomes?

Nominations close at the end of August. Winners will be announced and celebrated virtually in October.

To get started, reach out to your INSTANDA Client Success Manager who will provide you with information on how to enter.

We look forward to celebrating with you!