Software provider Sherwood International has appointed Steve Dean as director of sales operations, International Region, with immediate effect.

Dean joins Sherwood from Oracle, where he was branch manager for Financial Services and most recently, sector director for Insurance.

Dean will be responsible for the sale of Sherwood's General Insurance and Life & Pensions products to the International Market, including the UK, European and Asia-Pacific markets.

He reports to Barney Quinn, who has worldwide board responsibility for sales.

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.