Smart and Cook Holdings has announced the appointment of David Owen as its new non-executive chairman following the recent death of company founder Geoff Cook.

Owen has been a non-executive director of Smart and Cook Group since 1998.

Previously, Owen was chief executive of Oughtred & Harrison Insurance Group and a UK board director of Clarkson and Willis.

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.