The search for a new managing director has commenced 

Peter Staddon, managing director of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has announced that he will be retiring at the end of June this year.

His final engagement will be the MGAA’s conference on 1st July.

Staddon was appointed as the Association’s first managing director in 2013 and has amongst many things been integral to growing the size of membership and the benefits offered to the members by the MGAA. 


The process of appointing a new managing director is already underway.Charles Manchester, chairman of the Association, said: “The board and MGAA members are extremely grateful for Peter’s tireless work and commitment on behalf of the Association, in building its role and importance in the market today. We all wish him a long and happy 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.