FD joins from Lloyd's managing agency

Colemont Insurance Brokers has appointed Chris Sturgess as finance director.

Sturgess joins Colemont from a Lloyd's managing agency where he served as finance director having previously spent 15 years working for Heath Lambert in a number of finance posts.

He is a Fellow of the Institute Chartered Accountant in England and Wales.

Surinder Beerh, Chief Executive Officer of Colemont Insurance Brokers and Colemont Global Group said: "Our rapidly growing operations here in London and overseas demand someone with Chris’s expertise and management background. I am pleased to welcome Chris to our management team, and I am confident that his experience will enable him to quickly make a significant contribution to our ongoing success.”

Chris holds a degree from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from Warwick Business School.

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.