The Skills Council for Financial Services is to pilot a new qualification for training and compliance managers at small firms.

Called managing training and competence, the Skills Council said the qualification had been designed specifically to help small businesses meet regulatory requirements and address business needs.

Firms either based in, or with,a major branch in, specific east London boroughs and employing fewer than 200 people are eligible for the trial.

The Skills Council can be contacted through www.fsnto.org for further details.

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.