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Lloyd’s and London Market broker, Ropner Insurance Services, has appointed six new brokers following its Global Risk Partners-backed management buyout last year.

  • Gary Watson and Stewart Alliston have joined the international non-marine division.
  • Nick Kirby has joined the Fine Art team from JLT.
  • Richard Gayton from Marsh has joined the Marine Hull and Liability division.
  • Andrew Lewis has joined the Marine Trades division.
  • Neil Willett from UIB has joined the Cargo division.

Ropner is planning further expansion with additional appointments to be announced during 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.