The CII's Project Renaissance is on track with the appointment of Julie Hicks as area marketing manager for the Anglia region.

Hicks is the first of a number of regional area marketing managers to be appointed.

She will focus strongly on the CII's recently launched talent initiative: “I'll also be focussing on helping to join-up the CII's continuing professional development programme by co-ordinating local institute events with those from CII faculties and other providers.”

Mark Hands, president of the Insurance Institute of Peterborough, commented: “Having access to full-time expert marketing support is going to be a real bonus. One of the many benefits is that we'll now be able to engage with our local communities much more effectively and know that we are all giving a consistent message.

“Most institutes rely on the support of unpaid volunteers and so the CII is to be congratulated for funding these new area marketing roles.”

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.