Aviva has appointed Lord Sharman of Redlynch OBE as a new independent non-executive director.

The company said Sharman, 61, is chairman of Aegis Group and deputy chairman of Group 4 Securicor.

Aviva said he is also an independent non-executive director of BG Group, Reed Elsevier and a member of the supervisory board of ABN AMRO NV.

He was a formerly an independent non-executive director of Young & Co's Brewery PLC and AEA Technology plc.

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.