Royal & Sunalliance (R&SA) has established a new strategy and innovation unit to aid business development.

The newly-formed Group Strategy, Innovation and Research (GSIR) unit will oversee developments in underwriting, claims management and loss control and will prioritise global development projects.

R&SA group chief executive Bob Mendelsohn said: “GSIR will be our main innovation engine and will help us accelerate our strategic business development.”

He added there would be a “strong focus on innovation and knowledge sharing” across the R&SA group as a result.

GSIR will be headed up by Stuart Degg, former group director of R&SA global ventures.

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.
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