Talks are continuing between Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest over the integration of their separate insurance operations, following the latter's takeover.

A merger of NatWest Insurance Services, the seventh largest UK broker with a commission income of £147m in 1998, and Royal Bank Insurance Services, the 25th largest broker with £24m commission income, would create the UK's largest banking and insurance services group.

Its combined commission income – £171m – would not be enough to overtake Heath Lambert Fenchurch, the UK's six largest broker, with a commission income of £250m.


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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