The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has named Scott McGee of Insurance Post as the 2024 BIBA Journalist of the Year at its annual Journalist & Media Awards.
In their 42nd year, the association’s prestigious awards recognise the important role of the media in increasing the understanding of insurance and insurance broking.
Congratulating Scott, BIBA’s CEO Graeme Trudgill said: “Almost every day we see great stories written about insurance, many of which help raise important issues or serve to clarify misconceptions about insurance to help consumers and businesses alike. We are privileged to have regular contact with many journalists who specialise to some degree in insurance, and we respect and are pleased with their level of understanding of our sector.
He continued: “Scott is someone who is keen to unearth issues and look in depth at emerging insurance stories. He is uncompromising in seeking out the facts while never sacrificing writing style.”
The Publication of the Year was awarded to Insurance Insider, and this year a Lifetime Achievement Award was made to David Worsfold.
2024
Winners
CONSUMER CHAMPION AWARD
Winner: Katie Morley, The Daily Telegraph
BEST THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Winner: Fiona Robertson, Insurance Insider
BEST TRADE AWARD
Winner: Marcel Le Gouais, Insurance Insider
BEST CONSUMER OR BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Hannah Smith, Freelance
Highly Commended: Kevin Peachey, BBC News
BEST INTERVIEW OR PROFILE AWARD
Winner: Scott McGee, Insurance Post
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER AWARD
Winner: Abbie Wood, Insurance Insider
BEST INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AWARD
Winner: Fiona Robertson, Insurance Insider
Highly Commended: Ian Smith
Highly Commended: Kate Beioley
BEST DIGITAL OR BROADCAST AWARD
Winner: Emma Hughes, Insurance Post
LONDON OR INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Winner: Catrin Shi, Insurance Insider
SCOOP OF THE YEAR AWARD
Winner: Scott McGee, Insurance Post
STORY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Winner: Yiannis Kotoulas, Insurance Times
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Winner: David Worsfold, Freelance
BEST PUBLICATION AWARD
Winner: Insurance Insider
BIBA JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Scott McGee, Insurance Post
Judges
Shortlisted entries are judged by a panel of independent judges from the broking sector.
Judges
Sue Coffey, Personal Lines Director, Covea Insurance
Jane Kielty LLB ACII, Chief Executive Officer, Aon UK and Head of Commercial Risk UK
Peter Blanc, Head of M&A, Howden Group Holdings
Caroline Barr, Non-Executive Director, BIBA Board
Nick Hobbs, Chief Distribution Officer, Allianz UK
Jonathan Evans, BIBA Chair
Dawn Miller, Commercial Director, Lloyd’s
Kelly Ostler-Coyle, Head of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Flood Re
Chris Croft, Chief Executive, London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association
Karen Weir, Managing Director, Weir Insurance Brokers Ltd
Ant Middle, Chief Executive, Ageas Insurance Ltd
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BIBA press office:
Pam Quinn, Head of Communications
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020 7397 0224
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