Ian Russell has been promoted to the position of underwriting director at Anglo Pacific Consultants (APC).

The SME insurance underwriting agency's managing director, Brian Russell, has welcomed Ian Russell to the board. "APC wrote 12,000 policies last year with an annualised premium of £12m so it is important to know that the underwriting strategy is in reliable hands. Ian's exemplary record with the company has assured the board that that is indeed the case and his appointment represents a significant step in the growth of our business."

Russell's appointment will take effect on 1 April.

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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