Company strengthens its global account management team.

Crawford & Company has appointed Michael La-Band as a new member of its Global Account Management team based at Crawford’s Lloyd’s of London office.

La-Band joins Crawford from McLaren Young International, where he was managing director for Mexico and spent 3 years specialising in property, onshore energy and liability claims.

Mike Reeves, executive vice president, Global Markets said: “Michael is a welcome addition to Crawford’s Global Account Management team at a time when improved client intimacy, by leveraging Crawford's superior service delivery, global market position and regional distribution network, continues to grow in importance.

“Our new, dedicated Global Markets team combines deep global claims expertise with the best client relationship management skills. As well as offering superior global solutions, we also provide high quality local delivery for our clients.”

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.