Protection specialist LifeSearch has announced the short list for its annual protection awards, with LV=, PruProtect and Aviva the front runners.
The winners of the 13 categories will be announced on the 5th of March.
Commenting, Emma Thomson, life office relationship director at LifeSearch, said: "These awards are unique in that they are voted for by advisers based upon the efforts insurers have made throughout the year.
"We congratulate all those short-listed and look forward to announcing the winners."
Best Individual Impact
Graham Taylor - LV=
Jonathan Watts - Friends Life
JonPaul Doherty - Scottish Provident
Mickey Pearce - PruProtect
Natalie Summerson - Aviva
Best Service Team (New Customers)
Aviva
Legal & General
LV=
Best Provider for Existing Customers
Ageas
Legal & General
PruProtect
Most Improved Provider
Bright Grey
LV=
Scottish Provident
Best Critical Illness Provider
Aviva
Friends Life
LV=
Best Underwriting Team
Aviva
Legal & General
LV=
Best E-Commerce Provider
Ageas
Legal & General
Best Income Protection Provider
British Friendly
Exeter Family Friendly
LV=
Best New Initiative
Friends Life
LV=
PruProtect
Best Sales Material
Bright Grey
LV=
PruProtect
Best Protection Leader
Herschel Mayers (PruProtect)
Louise Colley (Aviva)
Steve Payne (Friends Life)
The Nick Crossman Award for Best PR and Marketing
Aviva
LV=
PruProtect
Best Overall Provider
Aviva
Legal & General
LV=
