Crawford & Co has recruited an agricultural team from David Waite & Associates. Crawford said David Waite and Steve Law had joined its Agricultural, Rural Industries and Estates (Ariel) team on 1 February 2004.

David Waite joins the company as Ariel technical manager and will work alongside the team's head David Thompson.

Crawford said the new recruits brought the strength of its agricultural team up to 42, providing a nationwide service for insurers, brokers and the farming community.

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.