Insurance Times welcomes three new members to the team.

Jon McGowan has joined as Insurance Times publishing director from VNU, where he was responsible for some of the company's leading weekly business-to-business publications.

Stuart Kelly has been appointed as head of marketing and circulation from Haymarket Publishing, where he held similar positions.

Managing director of Insurance Times parent company Newsquest Specialist Media, Tim Whitehouse, said: "I am delighted to welcome these two talented individuals to the team."

Katy Dowell has also joined the title as web reporter from Devon-based newspaper Totnes Times.

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.