2023 Prestige Awards
AWARD CATEGORIES, Shortlists & winners
BEST GROWTH IN PROTECTION ADVICE
SHORTLIST
FutureProof
Protex Financial
OWL Financial
WINNER
FUTUREPROOF FutureProof saw huge growth in business due to referrals not only from their parent company but many other prestigious financial brands. They demonstrated impressive growth across the board in their entry with some phenomenal testimonials. |
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ABOVE & BEYOND AWARD
SHORTLIST
Peter Lurie – Proactive MEdical & Life
Daniel Atmore – London & Country
Maria Bishop – The Openwork Partnership
Christopher Bailey – Windsor Hill Mortgages Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Daniel Atmore – London & Country
WINNER
MARIA BISHOP – THE OPENWORK PARTNERSHIP Maria challenged an insurers decision to decline their clients’ claim and not only had the decision overturned but also managed to change the insurers unclear definition. |
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OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN CLAIMS HANDLING
SHORTLIST
Aviva
London & Country
Vita
Penton Simpson Financial Services
Legal & General
WINNER
VITA Vita has demonstrated a remarkable track record of achieving successful claims outcomes. Their unwavering commitment to ensuring the best possible results for their clients is evident throughout their process. This dedication doesn’t end with policy approval and setup; for them, it’s all about the claim and delivering the most favourable outcome – a successful claim. |
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PROTECTION GURU’S DOCTOR’S AWARD
in association with
SHORTLIST
Aviva – Mental Health Critical Illness Definition Improvements
Aviva – DigiCare+ Cancer Support
Vitality – Income Protection Launch
Guardian – Income Protection Launch
Legal & General – Critical Illness updates & increased flexibility
WINNER
AVIVA – MENTAL HEALTH CRITICAL ILLNESS DEFINITION IMPROVEMENTS Our team of doctors strongly champions improvement in mental health coverage in critical illness policies. Since the beginning of the century, there has been a significant shift in treatment from hospitals to community teams. Aviva’s revision of their definition to reflect this change in practice is a positive step forward. |
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Outstanding protection adviser of the year
WINNER
ZOE PRISELAC – WAY MORE SOLUTIONS Zoe consistently shows a combination of unwavering passion and remarkable expertise. Their commitment to effectively communicating the advantages of protection, along with relatable client scenarios, is evident in every facet of their work. Furthermore, their impact extends beyond personal charisma; they possess an impressive social presence and have made a significant mark in trade media. |
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Dedication to Protection Award
WINNER
TOM BAIGRIE – LIFESEARCH Over the last 25 years, Tom has made an outstanding contribution to Protection. He arguably invented the call-centre protection adviser model and played a massive role in persuading the FCA to treat protection differently during RDR. |
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