Publishing group appoints Heath Lambert to provide general insurance and risk management

Express Newspapers has appointed Heath Lambert as sole provider for its insurance business.

Heath Lambert will place all general insurances for Express Newspapers, including OK! Magazine, Northern & Shell publications and West Ferry printers.

Martin Ellice, joint group managing director of Express Newspapers, OK!, Northern & Shell, together with printers West Ferry, said: “We are pleased to have appointed Heath Lambert as our insurance brokers.

"They certainly demonstrated passion for our business during our discussions and their approach of challenging what we buy and how we buy it is refreshing.”

Heath Lambert managing director, clients and development, Alan Pratten said: “Working with one of the largest and exciting publishing group’s in the world is fantastic.

"We are pleased that our approach of challenging the underlying risks and their quanta as the bedrock to insurance programme design continues to benefit our clients.”

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.