Current chief executive of Markel International, Jeremy Cooke, is to join broker Marsh as chief executive of its wholesale broking and underwriting management group.

The appointment is effective from 1 June 2003, from when he will report to the vice chairman of Marsh, Peter Egan.

Cooke will be responsible for Victor O'Schinnerer & Co and Crump Insurance Services in the US, in addition to Price Forbes in the UK; and Encon Group in Canada.

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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