Applications for the 2026 Lloyd's Innovators Scholarship are now open!
- Applications open: 10 February 2026
- Applications close: 30 May 2026
- Judging: July 2026
- Winners announced: August 2026
About the Scholarship
The Lloyd’s Australia Innovators Scholarship champions innovation in insurance to tackle emerging risks across our region. The program is designed to recognise future leaders and creative thinkers while building awareness of Lloyd’s and its role in shaping the past, present, and future of insurance and reinsurance, both locally and globally.
The Prize
The Scholarship is designed to support winners in advancing their professional qualifications. Each scholarship provides enrolment in the ANZIIF course ‘Lloyd’s Demystified’, support towards an ANZIIF Diploma (valued at up to $5,000) and an Individual Insider one-year membership with Insurtech Australia (valued at $462).
Winners will also be invited to participate in a ‘day‑in‑the‑life’ experience at the Lloyd’s Australia Sydney office (travel at own expense), along with a mentorship opportunity provided by Insurtech Australia to help further develop the idea.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must:
- Write a one-page pitch, which, if selected, will be presented to a judging panel
- Include an up-to-date CV
Forward applications to: [email protected]
Your Pitch
Write a one-page pitch showcasing a bold idea that leverages Lloyd’s legacy of innovation to address emerging risks or rethink existing risk-sharing models.
Your pitch should align with one of the following theme below.
1. Climate Resilience and Extreme Weather Solutions
Why it matters
The APMEA region faces growing exposure to floods, bushfires, and severe storms, driven by climate change and urban development in high-risk areas. These events are creating affordability challenges, straining catastrophe models, and increasing demand for innovative risk transfer solutions.
Your challenge
- Reimagine community resilience models and partnerships to close protection gaps.
- Address transition risks and climate-related disclosure requirements impacting insurers and clients.
2. Digital Risk and AI-Driven Insurance Innovation
Why it matters
Cyber threats and AI-related risks are accelerating as businesses and insurers embrace advanced technologies. Australia’s reliance on digital infrastructure and cloud services makes it vulnerable to ransomware, data breaches, and algorithmic failures—risks that intersect with operational resilience and customer trust.
Your challenge
- Design integrated cyber insurance solutions tailored for SMEs and critical sectors.
- Develop AI governance frameworks to manage bias, silent exposures, and compliance risks.
- Innovate risk modelling tools using AI to predict compound events (e.g., flood + cyber disruption).
- Create customer-centric digital solutions that enhance transparency and trust.
Style guide:
- Maximum one page
- Arial 11-point font
- PDF document named as ‘Surname, Given Name – 2026 Pitch’
- Images or diagrams may be used in both one-page pitch and presentation
Judges
The Scholarship will be judged by:
- Representatives from Lloyd’s Corporation
- A representative of ANZIIF
- A representative from an Insurtech Australia
More Information
For more information, please refer to the documents below or call +61(0)2 8537 3502
Congratulations to the 2025 winner of the Lloyd's Innovators Scholarship
Ismail Balikoowa, Client Relations Manager at Alexander Forbes
Click here to read about his experience being awarded the Lloyd's Innovators Scholarship
Related Learning Resource
Check out the related short course if you wish to learn more about Lloyd’s.
Lloyd’s Demystified: Understanding the World's Leading Insurance Market