Leading insurers are funding the world's first Genetics and Insurance Research Centre at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Dr Angus MacDonald, an actuarial specialist and member of the centre, said the move has been supported by a £330,000 grant from insurers including Allied Dunbar, AXA Sun Life, CGU, Norwich Union, Royal & SunAlliance and Prudential.
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.



































