Mike Crane defects from NIG

ABC Insurance, part of the LV Group, has appoined Mike Crane as head of broker underwriting.

He joins from RBS Insurance, where he has spent the last six years, most recently as head of SME sales and servicing for NIG.

Crane will oversee the development and profitability of both the commercial and personal lines portfolios for the company. He will also manage ABC’s growing network of branches.

Phil Bunker, managing director of ABC Insurance, commented: “Mike Crane is another valuable member of the senior management team at ABC, bringing with him a wealth of underwriting expertise, along with considerable experience of managing large teams and business critical projects.”

Mr Crane added: “While the rest of the industry is experiencing a downturn, ABC - backed by the financial strength of the LV Group – is a fast growing business. This is an exciting time to be joining such a company, established exclusively to serve the broker marketplace, with flexible underwriting, service delivery and strong broker relationships at the heart of its offering.”

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.