Axis Specialty Europe has stepped up its presence in the UK financial institutions and directors' and officers' (D&O) markets by recruiting Graham Evans, the former CNA chief underwriting officer for financial lines, .

Evans will join Axis Specialty's London branch office as an underwriter.

An Axis Specialty Europe spokesman confirmed this week that Evans would be joining the company in the "middle of the year".

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.