Crawford & Company International has recruited Nick Michell and David Damsell to strengthen its UK corporate and major Incident team.

Michell will be based in the Midlands, with UK large loss responsibility.

As former head of relationship management for Norwich Union, Michell has more than 25 years' experience.

Damsell joins Crawford to focus on structural engineering and surveying capabilities. Damsell has nearly 30 years' experience in building and
structural engineering

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.