Two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of Brit Insurance Holdings.

Peter Hazell, whose appointment will take effect on 1 April, is chairman of Argent Group and a member of the Competition Commission. Hazell is a non-executive director of UK Coal and chairman of its audit committee, said Brit.

Hazell will be joining Brit’s audit committee, said the company.

Michael Smith took up his post as non-executive director on 8 March. Smith is a former senior partner of law firm Titmuss Sainer & Webb. He is currently a non-executive director of Randall Quilter and Cavell.

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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