QBE has appointed eight new staff to its trade credit team in a bid to improve and expand its trade credit range.

Ruth Copperwheat, Samantha Deakin, Andy Gardner, Sara Lawton, Martin Penn, Angela Sood, Chris Trowbridge and Simon Wagstaff have joined the team.

QBE said further additions were planned in coming months.

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.