Ruth Kelly will retain her existing portfolio of financial services, insurance, the City, banking and pensions as financial secretary to the Treasury.
Kelly, 34, was promoted in yesterday's government reshuffle from her role as economic secretary. She is a former Guardian journalist and Bank of England official, firmly in the Chancellor Gordon Brown's camp, and is being tipped as the first female Chancellor.
Her replacement as economic secretary is John Healey MP, who will oversee areas incustoms and excise; environmental issues; transport taxes, and VAT.
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.
