Alea Group Holdings has retained LCL Insurance Services to provide strategic advice and implementation relating to the run-off of its London-based European and US operations. Alea announced the run-off late last year.

Chief executive Philip Holden will lead the LCL team, which will help with both general strategy and practical planning.

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.