The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) will continue trading despite its financial difficulties, with former governor

Mark Butterworth as its new chairman.

The IRM held its annual general meeti ...

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) will continue trading despite its financial difficulties, with former governor

Mark Butterworth as its new chairman.

The IRM held its annual general meeting on 15 Februar, and members voted in the majority to push forward its new strategy.

Kate Boothroyd, risk management director at contractor AMEC, was elected deputy chairman.

Butterworth will review the institute's business and said he would release a document on its new strategies as soon as possible.

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.