Searchlight Solutions, insurance training specialist, has appointed Gill Rideout as relationship and development manager.

Rideout will cover the UK from the Midlands and North, helping to support the company's continuing expansion, Searchlight said.

Prior to joining Searchlight she was business development executive with brokersure.co.uk.

Searchlight managing director Ian Jerrum said he was confident Rideout "will play a key role in the continuing growth and development of our business".

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.