Heath Lambert has appointed Matthew Bates as sales and development director of Heath Lambert National, the company's UK commercial branch network .

Heath Lambert National focuses primarily on the small to mid-market sector.

Bates is also the managing director of Heath Lambert Risk Management and has been with Heath Lambert for almost 20 years. He will be supported in his new role by David Ghiglieri, who has been appointed as executive director. Ghiglieri was previously in charge of Heath Lambert's Brierley Hill office.

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.