British Insurance Law Association Charitable Trust

Introduction

The British Insurance Law Association Charitable Trust is a charitable organization founded by the British Insurance Law Association (BILA) to support the interconnection of law and insurance. Established in 1985, the Trust contributes to educational and research needs within the insurance law sector.

Objectives and Activities

The BILA Charitable Trust is dedicated to fostering academic and professional growth in the field of insurance law. It achieves this through various initiatives:

• Book Prize: The Trust awards an annual prize for the best insurance law title published each year.
• Grants and Bursaries: It provides grants and bursaries to encourage students and young professionals, supporting research projects and educational activities.
• Support for Young Professionals: Through BILA’s initiatives, the Trust sponsors events and offers reduced membership rates to students and academic institutions. This includes sponsoring University Insurance Law Moot prizes and AIDA Europe Conference Calls for Papers.
• Collaboration with BILA Young Professionals: The Trust also supports the activities of BILA Young Professionals, which includes organizing events, offering financial support for research, and facilitating international liaisons.

Governance

The Trust operates as a separately registered charitable organization, managed by a board of trustees typically appointed from former senior BILA officers. It reports to the Charity Commission and works closely with BILA to ensure sustainable funding and support for its charitable purposes.

Impact

By providing these resources and opportunities, the British Insurance Law Association Charitable Trust plays a vital role in promoting knowledge and development in insurance law, supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.

[1] https://bila.org.uk [2] https://bila.org.uk/charitable-trust/ [3] https://aidainsurance.org/national-sections/united-kingdom [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293467/contact-information [5] https://aidainsurance.org/about-aida/young-aida/young-aida-globally/bila-young-professionals