The Countrywide network has launched a new facility with Bureau van Dijk to help its members target commercial clients more effectively.

The facility provides Countrywide brokers with 65% discount off the cost of the FAME database, which includes information on 3 million businesses in the UK and Ireland.

John Dawson, head of Countrywide, said: “The greater the broker's knowledge about a client, the greater the opportunity to win new business. As such, we're expecting take-up amongst members to be high.”

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.