Bestinvest has acquired Amilcroft, a long-established Kent-based insurance broker.

Amilcroft specialises in the corporate market and also operates a marine division.

Amilcroft founder Robert Elkins will continue to be actively involved and has been appointed a director of Bestinvest's subsidiary, Lovat Insurance.

Tim Austen, founder and chief executive of Lovat Insurance, said: "I am confident that the combination of our two businesses will be much stronger than the individual components."

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.
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