Folgate is on track to meet its target of £550m gross written premium within three years, after it announced the acquisition of Faversham-based broker Rickard Lazenby & Co.

Rickard Lazenby will become the 19th broker in Folgate's Broker Partnership.

The commercial lines brokerage, which has a premium income of £4m, will retain its staff led by managing director Terry Hodges.

The Rickard Lazenby team will join Folgate's Kent hub - Folgate Risk Solutions - that was formed after the acquisition of Canterbury Insurance Practice and Clarke Cooper.

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.

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