Investing in people, operations and infrastructure has supported this growth trajectory, says chief executive

Insurance broker and independent financial advisor Lycetts more than doubled its pre-tax profits during 2021 – its 60th year of service.

The firm’s pre-tax profit last year increased by 154% in the 12 months to December 2021 to reach £2.7m – up from £1.1m in 2020.

The broker’s turnover also rose during this reporting period to £23.5m – an increase on the £22.4m turnover it recorded for 2020.

Lycetts chief executive Charles Foster said: “Continued investment in our people – through training, sponsorship and qualification programmes – and in our operations and infrastructure, ensured we maintained our growth trajectory.

“The hybrid working model we established at the start of the pandemic in 2020 was successfully embedded, enabling us to deliver the highest possible service standards to our clients.”

Lycetts was established in 1961 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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.