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Hire

Spanish insurer Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp as general manager of its UK operation. The change in management follows Graham Kitteridge’s decision to reduce his involvement in the day-to-day management after 23 years with the firm.

Launch

UK General has launched six new commercial schemes in eight weeks as it continues to expand in the UK market. The Leeds-based specialist insurer’s schemes trade in the leisure sector, opticians, property owners and the catering market.

Exit

Zurich’s managing director of UK general insurance personal lines Karl Bedlow has resigned. He will be replaced by Zurich’s UK GI chief financial officer John Dyke.

 

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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