Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from 9 to 13 December 2024

Starting off the week, junior reporter Chantal Kapani spoke to Nikki Lidster about Zurich UK’s investment in underwriters.

Then, Jon Guy took a look at what 2025 holds for Markel UK following a chat with Jo Sykes, the insurer’s divisional director of brokers.

Following this, Matt Scott reviewed the financial and service results that led to Aviva, Ageas and QBE being crowned as General Insurer, Personal Lines Insurer and Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year respectively at last week’s Insurance Times Awards.

After that, Trevor Hemsley discussed brokers’ commitment to sustainability.

Rounding off the week, technology editor Clare Ruel discussed Vanguards’ lofty ambition of supporting insurers to find and collaborate with the ”hottest new insurtechs” coming to market.

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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