Burns e-Commerce Solutions, the purchase-to-pay company, has appointed Rodney Baker-Bates, the former chief executive of Prudential Financial Services, as its chairman with effect from 28 January 2002.

Baker-Bates spent three years at Prudential where he was responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategy in the financial services market including Direct to Consumer and employer-sponsored pension saving schemes.

Prior to this he spent five years at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as director of finance and information technology.

From 1984-1993, he was with Midland Bank in various roles including managing director UK Banking.

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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