Belgian-Dutch parent of UK insurer to appoint new chief executive and board.

Fortis, the Belgian-Dutch parent company of the UK insurer, is to appoint a new board and replace chief executive Filip Dierckx, following its $11.2bn bailout by three European governments.

The company, which includes the international insurance divisions, is to hold a shareholders meeting on December 1 and 2.

It was effectively nationalised by the Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg governments in September when it fell victim to the credit crunch.

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.