When and where are the awards taking place this year and how do I book to attend?
The 2022 Insurance Times Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 8th December at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane. Tickets are now on sale and more details can be found on the website. Alternatively, please contact Serena

What time does the event start and how long will it last?
18:30 | Drinks reception
19:30 | Awards part 1
20:30 | Dinner
22:30 | Awards part 2
23:15 | After show party
02:00 | Carriages
*Please note that timings are subject to change.

Is there a charge to attend?
Yes. Details of table packages and prices can be found on the website. For more information, or any queries, please contact Serena

What will the dress code be?
The dress code is Black Tie – a perfect excuse to dust off your glad rags!

When will my ticket(s) arrive?
We don’t send hard copy tickets, instead we will be sending pdf invitations to all ticket/table bookers, which you can share with your guests. 

How do I submit my guests names?
Table names must be submitted online, via the table booking system. To access your booking you will need the email address and password of the person who booked your table. Once you have this information, login and submit your guest details. We need your guests’ first names, surnames, company names and dietary requirements*. Please pay particular attention to the spelling and use of capital letters as we will print the details as you provide them, in the awards programme and on the table plan. Please note that Insurance Times reserves the right to adhere to house editorial style as deemed appropriate by the brand.
* There may be an additional charge for dietary restrictions requiring specialist meals, please ask a member of the events team for more details

What is the deadline for submitting guest names and dietary requirements?
All the above details must be provided by 5pm on Thursday 17th November. Due to print deadlines, any names received after the deadline will not be included in the programme or on the printed table plan.

I’ve missed the deadline for submitting guest names, do I still need to send in my guest names?
Yes, because as well as requiring details of any dietary requirements, we also print a copy of the guest list on the night so we can assist your guests with finding their table.

Will you be providing place cards?
If you are a sponsor or have booked a Premium table package we will provide printed place cards as long as we’ve received your guest names by the deadline.

We do not provide place cards for standard tables. However, you are more than welcome to print them yourselves and send over to us in advance so we can lay them out for you. Alternatively, you can bring them with you on the night and we’ll allow you access to your table during the drinks reception to do so yourselves.

Does my ticket include any drinks? How can I order extra?
Your ticket/table includes a drinks package as specified on your confirmation email. If you would like to place an additional order please email the Events Team to request an order form. You will need to pay the hotel directly for any additional drinks.

What’s on the menu?
The menu will be sent with the joining instructions w/c 21st November.

Do I just advise the waiters of my dietary requirements on the night?
No, all dietary requirements need to be communicated in advance. If any guests fail to let us know by the deadline (17 November) we cannot guarantee that the venue will be able to accommodate your requests.

Can I choose the vegetarian option on the night?
No, all vegetarian meals will need to be ordered in advance.

Can I order a Kosher meal for one of my guests?
Yes, but this needs to be ordered at least 48 hours in advance and there will be an extra charge as this has to be brought in specially. Please contact the Events Team for more information.

Is there a special rate for accommodation at the hotel?
Grosvenor House are offering 20% off their regular rates. This is not a fixed rate and will depend on availability. You can check rates and book your room here.

My table package includes an advert – what are the specifications?
If your table package includes an advert the specifications are as follows:
A5 – half page
Trim: 148mm (w) x 102mm (h)
Live type area: 133mm (w) x 87mm (h)
Bleed: 154mm (w) x 108mm (h)
High resolution PDF – CMYK only
Please send completed artwork to events@insurancetimes.co.uk by the deadline – 17th November

When will I receive my joining instructions?
Full joining instructions will be sent out w/c 21 November.

Am I eligible to enter?
The Insurance Times awards are open to any UK based company working within the UKGI market. Please check the Rules of Entry for full details.

Are the awards open to companies outside the UK?
No, these awards are only open to UK based companies working within the UKGI market.

How do I enter?
Entries are submitted via the official online entry system. We recommend that you read the Rules of Entry and Terms and Conditions before starting your entry.

How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing – all of our awards are free to enter.

Is there a limit to the number of entries we can submit?
No, you are welcome to submit as many entries, across as many categories as you like.

What are the rules / terms and conditions of entry?

Rules of Entry and Terms and Conditions

When is the entry closing date?
Entries closed at 5pm on Thursday 11th August 2022.

I’ve missed this year’s entry deadline – how can I make sure I don’t miss out next year?
Please register your interest and we’ll be in touch when details of the 2023 Awards are announced.

I’m a finalist, what happens next?
Once the finalists have been announced on 14th September you will be sent an email inviting you to present (virtually) to our panel of judges. Please note that the notification email and all correspondence regarding the awards will be sent to the person who submitted the entry. It’s a manual process so it takes some time for the emails to go out but please contact us if you haven’t received your email by the end of the day.
Further details regarding the date, time slot and expected content of your presentation will follow at a later date, also via email. If you choose not to participate in the presentation, your entry will not be considered further.

When does stage 2 judging happen?
Stage 2 judging will take place online on 18th and 19th October, via Zoom. Please note that if you are shortlisted in multiple categories, you may be required to present to our judges on both days.

I can’t make the judging day – can I do my presentation another time?
Unfortunately not. Our judging panels are allocated specific categories within a set time frame so if you can’t make your allocated time slot your entry won’t be considered further.

Do I have to prepare a presentation as well?
You don’t have to prepare a ppt presentation, but you will be required to present your entry to a panel of judges. The judging panels are made up of 3 or 4 industry professionals and are chaired by a senior member of the Insurance Times team. Each panel will judge all of the entries within their given categories. There will be multiple presentation panels held at the same time. You can customize the presentation as you please but you must stick to the time frame of 7 minutes. We recommend presenting with no more than two people.

Will the judges see my original entry?
Yes, the judges will have access to all the details you submitted online (excluding contact details) and will consider the quality of your original written submission in conjunction with your presentation.

Do I need to send my presentation in advance of judging day?
You don’t need to send your presentation in advance – judges will only view it on the day as you present your entry. You can however send in to us a couple of days in advance if you wish, so we have on file in case there are any technical issues on the day.

How much time do I have to present?
You will have 7 minutes to present your entry to the judges who will then have a further 3 minutes to ask you questions about your entry. Due to the volume of presentations, you must keep to the time allotted.

Do you give feedback on entries/presentations?
No, the judges comments about individual entries and presentations are confidential.

Who are the judges?
A full list of Judges will be announced on the awards website at a later date. Please note that we don’t announce which judges will be on each of the individual judging panels.