The former head of legal at Benfield Group, Tim Burton, has become national head of Insurance and Reinsurance at UK law firm Pinsent Curtis Biddle. He will also head Pinsents' London Insurance and Reinsurance Group.

In a statement the firm said: "Tim's appointment is the latest significant step in the refocusing of Pinsents' national Insurance and Reinsurance practice, which is rapidly developing into one of the leading in the country."

The insurance and reinsurance team now comprises 36 lawyers and provides a wide range of services to the insurance and reinsurance industries.

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.

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