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Benfield-Link Reinsurance Scholarship
The Benfield-Link Scholarship was established by Benfield New Zealand in conjunction with the NZ-UK Link Foundation and the Institute to recognise an outstanding New Zealand insurance professional and encourage educational links between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The winner of the Benfield-Link Scholarship will have the rare opportunity to spend four to six weeks living and working in one of the most dynamic insurance markets in the world – the London Reinsurance market. While there the recipient will gain a sophisticated understanding of the London and global reinsurance markets, from both a broker and a reinsurance underwriter’s perspective. The scholarship is awarded biennially to a New Zealand insurance professional who is studying towards an Institute qualification, including the Fellowship studies or other relevant industry qualification. The scholarship covers the recipient’s airfares, transfers and accommodation and all approved living expenses incurred while participating in this program. It will also cover registration fees for courses undertaken by the recipient as part of the scholarship.
Click below for the 2007 Benfield-Link Scholarship flyer.
0297_0107_800 Benfield Link 07.pdf
2005 Winner - Melanie Elliott of AMI Insurance
Melanie Elliott of AMI Insurance won the scholarship in 2005 and encourages all those considering applying to do so. “Winning the Benfield Link Reinsurance Scholarship has made a significant impact on my career. The experience has increased my depth of understanding, I feel more grounded within my chosen industry,” she said. “The learning and development achieved through the experience of being in London, and observing the industry in action is incomparable.” “By encouraging the development of knowledge and enthusiasm in insurance professionals, Benfield, the Institute and the NZ-UK Link Foundation are actively participating in the industry’s future success.”
“The Scholarship provides an outstanding opportunity for individual growth, both professionally and personally, and I sincerely hope that this relationship with, and commitment to, our industry will continue into the future allowing other young professionals to benefit as I have,” said Melanie.
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