Bajaj Allianz General Insurance announces the Global Insurance Excellence Awards with Asia Insurance Review

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of the leading private general insurers of India, has announced the Global Insurance Excellence Awards (GIEA), which aims to celebrate and honour the outstanding contributions of general insurance and health insurance advisors across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Asia Insurance Review (AIR), a trusted name in the industry, has been chosen to oversee and administer the prestigious Awards for 2025, adding further credibility and international expertise to the Awards.

The Awards event, hosted by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, will honour exceptional advisors from the insurance industry in India and internationally across 11 distinct award categories. The awards will be evaluated by an august panel of international insurance industry experts, namely:

The GIEA Awards 2025 will recognise insurance advisors' exceptional dedication, passion, and hard work—the true backbone of the industry. For the GIEA awards, advisors from the general and health insurance sectors are invited to nominate themselves across various award categories, showcasing their achievements and inspiring others. These awards aim to celebrate the noble vocation of insurance, which plays a pivotal role in society by standing with citizens during their most challenging times. The GIEA Awards testify to the transformative impact of insurance advisors, who truly make a difference when it matters most.

Important dates

The nomination period opens on 19 February 2025 and closes on 20 March 2025. The finalists will be announced on 29 April. The grand awards ceremony will be held in India at the end of May.

Award categories

Advisors can file nominations across multiple categories per the published eligibility criteria. Below are the Award categories:

Commenting on the announcement, Asia Insurance Review CEO, Ms Sheela Suppiah, said, "The GIEA Awards 2025 will recognise the most deserving agents and advisors in the general insurance industry across India and beyond in a celebration of the hard work that they do as the front line of the sector. Without their tenacity and grit, the general insurance sector would not be seeing the growth and expansion that makes it such a vibrant and dynamic place to work. In these awards, we will see a wider geographic coverage – including agents and advisors outside of India for the first time. Asia Insurance Review is thrilled to be part of this dynamic development and thank Bajaj Allianz for engaging us in this impressive endeavour.”

On his part, Mr Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, said, "Insurance advisors are the unsung heroes of the industry, standing by their customers in their direst hours of need, offering guidance, compassion, and unwavering support. Their contributions often go unnoticed, yet they are the backbone of the insurance sector, and it’s time to celebrate their incredible efforts.

“With the Global Insurance Excellence Awards (GIEA), we aim to raise the benchmark for recognising excellence by expanding our reach and impact on an international scale. We are delighted to partner with Asia Insurance Review as the Awards Partner for this edition, wherein they will bring in their credibility and expertise to the initiative. Their global expertise and reputation bring unmatched credibility to the GIEA Awards. Together, we look forward to honouring the exceptional contributions of advisors globally. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and leadership in the general insurance industry."

The Global Insurance Excellence Awards (GIEA) is an industry-first platform to engage, motivate, and celebrate advisors from across the general and health insurance sectors. GIEA seeks to inspire innovation and excellence across the insurance landscape.

To nominate yourself or an advisor for the GIEA Awards 2025, fill out the nomination form online, available at: www.asiainsurancereview.com/giea2025

For further details, contact: Julia at julia@asiainsurancereview.com

About Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance stands as India's premier private general insurance company. It is a collaborative effort between Bajaj Finserv Limited, India's most diversified non-bank financial institution, and Allianz SE, the world's leading insurer and largest asset manager. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance provides a wide range of general insurance products, including motor insurance, home insurance, and health insurance, along with distinctive insurance offerings like coverage for pet insurance, weddings, events, cybersecurity, and the film industry. The company commenced its operations in 2001 and has consistently expanded its reach to be in close proximity to its customers. At present, it maintains a presence in nearly 1,500 towns and cities across India. Notably, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance holds the issuer rating of [ICRA]AAA from ICRA Limited, signifying the highest level of assurance regarding the punctual fulfilment of financial commitments.

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