Former Zurich Municipal managing director Rob Allison has joined York-based DE Ford Insurance Brokers as operations director.

Allison retired from Zurich Insurance in April after 35 years. He had led Zurich Municipal since 2007.

At DE Ford, Allison will have a number of internal, market and client facing responsibilities within the broker’s senior leadership team.

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.
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