Norwich Union has been forced into a senior management...

Norwich Union (NU) has been forced into a senior management reshuffle after the resignation of life insurance chief executive, Gary Withers.

Mark Hodges, currently managing director of Norwich Union General Insurance (NUGI), will take control of the life sector.

Simon Machell, managing director of RAC, will become chief executive of NUGI, while also retaining responsibility for RAC.

The changes will take effect from 3 April.

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.