Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) has appointed two partners.

Andrew Giverin has joined the legal firm from Latham & Watkins to cover commercial and technology outsourcing law, with a particular focus on the IT and financial services sectors, as well as outsourcing, offshoring, service and supply agreements, and joint ventures, intellectual property licensing, development and protection.

Maurice Kenton has joined BLG from Allen & Overy as a commercial litigator specialising in insurance disputes in both Lloyd's and the international markets. He advises insureds in the banking and corporate sectors in respect of coverage disputes and also has advised in relation to issues affecting captive insurers.

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.