Last night was the 10th Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence held at the Establishment Ballroom in Sydney. The not for profit event in support of the Amal Mulia Orphanage for children with special needs was sponsored by Envest, Johns Lyng Group, Munich RE, Ignite Fire Investigations and LMI Group. The night was dedicated to two exceptional professionals that sadly left us this year, Tim Wedlock […]
Finalists Named as Countdown Begins for 10th Annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence
The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. Supply is limited; however you can still purchase tickets here Mansfield awards With 2 weeks to go the 2026 Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence, the judging committee have announced new categories and named the finalists in […]
Nominations close tomorrow for the Mansfield Awards – Have you got your ticket
The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. The Awards acknowledge and celebrate the extremely important and often overlooked work of claims teams in Australia. Nominations for the awards close tomorrow Tuesy 30th June 2026. It is a great night any everyone is invited […]
2026 Mansfield Awards: The Loss Adjuster of the Year Award
Help us celebrate the best in the business! The role of a Loss Adjuster is absolutely paramount in our industry. They serve as the essential, impartial investigator on the ground, providing the precise technical expertise and objective management needed to navigate the complex path from crisis to a fair resolution. Their dedication to detailed, accurate assessment is what ultimately transforms the promise of insurance into […]
2026 Mansfield Awards: The Broker Claims Team of the Year Award
The Indispensable Role of the Broker A broker’s dedication to navigating complexities and advocating for the best possible outcome is what transforms the promise of insurance into a tangible reality. This new category is designed to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the teams that consistently deliver on that promise when it matters most. This addition represents a pivotal step in our mission to recognize and […]
THE PURPLE MANSFIELD
Do you know someone deserving of thePurple Mansfield Award? At its core, the Purple Mansfield is a humanitarian accolade. Unlike technical or data-driven categories, it is dedicated entirely to the human element of insurance. Nominations for the 2026 Purple Mansfield Award are open until 30th June 2026 and entering is simple: just complete our online form and tell us, in 500 words or less, why […]
ClaimsComparison.com / Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence Survey closing 30June 2026
The Clock is Ticking—There’s Still Time to Nominate! Help us spotlight the best in the business by submitting your nominations and completing the industry survey by 30 June : Claims Comparison Survey To learn how the star ratings are awarded please go to: https://claimscomparison.com/about-rating/how-we-rate. Please note that every Australian Insurer and Underwriting Agency is able to win and or be awarded a star rating at […]
Journal Article Examines Impact of Residential Fire Sprinklers on E-Scooter Fires Caused by Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Due to the number of fatal and or serious fires involving e-scooters, we at LMI have been doing a lot of research around the risk posed by lithium batteries with the aim of producing a comprehensive course to help the industry and the public understand this risk. On a personal note, other than phones and tablets, I do not allow any charging of lithium batteries […]
A case of loyalty being rewarded by an insurer with compassion.
Last week I posted the story of an insured who had inadvertently allowed their insurance to lapse last October. They only found out that this was the case when they attempted to lodge a claim when a stolen car drove into the front of their home. The Insured’s sister contacted the insurance to arrange for insurance to be reinstated on the house, so it was […]
Insurers at their best at a shocking time
General Insurance is often demonised even before it has a chance to mess up after a natural disaster. Over the years, I have seen many heartwarming cases where insurers have gone out of their way to help customers and their communities in their hour of need. It was for this reason that I worked to help create the Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence coming up […]