Photos from our broker event in York

Click on the photos, right, to view our gallery of snaps from the Broker Leaders Forum held in York.

Industry heavyweights including Willis chief executive Brendan McManus, Broker Network founder Grant Ellis, AXA Commercial’s Amanda Blanc, Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith and Open GI’s managing director Chris Guillaume spoke to a packed room of brokers.

The Insurance Times Interview brought together Alex Alway and Stuart Reid, the chief executives of Jelf Group and Bluefin respectively, who were put in the hot seat by editor-in-chief Ellen Bennett.

In the afternoon, brokers contested a highly competitive golf tournament at the Aldwark Manor Golf and Spa Hotel. Joe Henderson, chief executive of Henderson Insurance Brokers, scooped the prize.

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.