Heath Lambert aerospace broker Kevin Eley and Westminster Aviation underwriter Rod Morse have been awarded the Blue Planet Star for their part in the successful splashdown of the Mir space station.
The Star has only ever been awarded to four people outside Russia and was presented by the Russian Space Agency.
Heath Lambert has a long relationship with the agency and handles about 70% of the Russian space market's business from its Moscow office.
Mir was forced out of orbit four months ago and succeeded in a controlled return to earth. It fell into the Pacific Ocean as planned, without necessitating a claim.
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.
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.
