Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week

Starting off the week, deputy editor Yiannis Kotoulas spoke to Sonya Bryson after RSA completed its acquisition of Direct Line Group’s (DLG) commercial lines operations.

Then, junior reporter Chantal Kapani investigated whether SMEs are serving as gateways for cyber attacks on larger companies and what this trend could mean for the cyber insurance market.

Following this, contributor Jon Guy discussed how MGAs are key to the insurance industry.

And rounding off the week, technology editor Clare Ruel spoke to Jonathan Davey about his time leading Hug Hub, career in insurance and plans for retirement.

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.