IG Group has said Roger Yates has joined the board as non-executive and senior independent director with effect from 9 February.

Yates is currently chief executive of Henderson Group. He has 23 years' experience in the fund management industry as an investment professional and business manager.

Yates was previously chief investment officer of Invesco Global and held senior roles for fund management companies LGT and Morgan Grenfell.

IG also announced that the board Robert Lucas will remain a non-executive director of the group.

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.

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