The Insurance Business Rising Stars report will showcase the best and brightest young leaders in insurance.

To be eligible, entrants must:
  • Be aged 35 or under on 31 October 2024
  • Work in a role that relates to, interacts with, or impacts in some way the general insurance industry in Australia
  • Have committed to a career in, and hold a passion for, the insurance industry

Please note, if successful, any or all information provided in this submission may be published. If providing any information of a particularly sensitive or confidential nature, please ensure these sections are clearly marked in your submission.

If you have any questions, please contact cristina.zaragoza@keymedia.com

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* 1. Please provide your details below:

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* 2. Outline the scope of your current role and responsibilities (max 500 words):

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* 3. What’s been the biggest challenge as a rising insurance leader over the past two years?

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* 4. Have you had a mentor who has guided your career?

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* 5. What makes a Rising Star? What traits are important to generate rapid advancement in your career? Rate the following from 1-5 where 5 is very important, and 1 is not important.

  5 (very important) 4 3 2 1 (not important)
Hard work
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Legal knowledge
A relevant degree
Long career at the same employer
Specific management training

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* 6. Provide details of how you have contributed to the industry and/or the professional community highlighting initiatives over and above their day-to-day job requirements (max 250 words):

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* 7. Did you seek out a career in insurance or was it just the opportunities that came your way?

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* 8. What do you feel is your biggest strength professionally?

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* 9. What do you think is the single most important trait to become a leader in the insurance profession?

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* 10. Thanks for your insight. If our editor chooses to use your comments, can we quote you by name or would you prefer to remain anonymous?

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* 11. If successfully selected, I accept that the contact information provided may be shared with third parties (sponsor(s) of this survey) for the purposes of functions and activities including, but not limited to, sales, marketing, and administration.

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* 12. The information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If nominee is successfully selected as a Rising Star, I accept that any or all information provided (excluding information clearly marked confidential) may be published on the IB website and newsletter.

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