Affinity partnership consultancy, Affinity Solutions, has completed a management buy-out and recruited a new chairman.

Peter Friend, former managing director of Aon's affinity division, will chair the board, with Bob Hand continuing as managing director.

Hand said: "We believe that affinity groups in particular have not been given much consideration in the FSA changes."

Affinity Solutions' clients include Age Concern and Marks & Spencer.

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

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