Entries can be accepted from the nominee, or you can nominate a candidate. You will be able to submit your nomination(s) online via Evalato once you register.
Each entry should be a maximum of 500 words and lay out succinct evidence of achievement or an explanation as to why the achievement is significant. We encourage nominations to include testimonials from colleagues, clients and other market participants as part of the submission, as well as any materials providing evidence of performance or other factors in support of the entry. We recommend that where possible for company submissions financial metrics are included that help demonstrate relevance and performance in the marketplace.
You can enter as many categories as you wish, where applicable, although only one entry per category per company can be accepted.
Evidence within entries should be for initiatives that took place substantively in 2025 or the first months of 2026.
Information marked as sensitive in the entries will be treated as confidential and not released without the permission of the entrant/nominee.
Outstanding contributor of the year and Lifetime achiever awards will be decided independently by the judging panel. Entries for this category will not be accepted.
For any questions about entering the E&S Insurer Awards, please contact Beatrice Boico at beatrice.boico@thomsonreuters.com.
All entries must be submitted before March 20, 2026.
• Select a category (or more) to enter and follow the steps on the form
• Provide the name of the individual, department or company you are nominating
• Provide up to 3 bullet points to highlight why the nominee should win
• Provide an additional summary of no more than 500 words to demonstrate how the highlights were achieved
• Attach relevant evidence and supporting documents where applicable and available. These include graphs, charts, photos, videos, testimonials, media coverage, case studies and any other significant background material. Please mark clearly any information that is sensitive and should be treated as confidential. Information that is not marked as confidential could be referenced.
Entries are open to all companies and professionals within the industry, including MGAs, MGUs, fronting carriers, insurtechs, brokers and all others.
Entries must be for initiatives that have been implemented in the last 12 months up to the day of the awards (May 20, 2026).
Each category has its own criteria. Please carefully read the entry criteria for the categories you are interested in to ensure you are entering the most applicable categories
Judges will review submitted entry material and then score the entries based on their carefully predefined criteria.
The top entries in each category will be shortlisted and will be put through a second round of voting by secret ballot to determine the winners.
All judges are senior industry experts from across the US, each chosen for their knowledge, objectivity and credibility.
Entries will not be disclosed or discussed outside the judging process. The judges reserve the right to accept or reject entries.
The judges’ decision is final and the judging panel will not enter into any correspondence regarding individual entries and/or award winners.
Winners will be announced at the 2026 E&S Insurer Awards ceremony on May 20 at Pier Sixty, NYC.
