Smart and Cook, the Newcastle-based broker, today announced it has purchase...

Smart and Cook has purchased the commercial and personal lines accounts of Newcastle broker Alan Wilson Insurance Services.

Staff from Alan Wilson will stay on, and Wilson himself has been retained as a consultant.

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.

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