Smart & Cook achieved a coup this week by employing Alexander Forbes subsidiary Bradstock's direct operation in Glasgow.

The ex-Bradstock team comprises managing director Colin Preston; director Eddie Harris; associate directors Ron Wallace, Ian Hutcheson, Colin Gillanders; as well as claims boss Suzanne Mitchell.

The new Smart & Cook division is believed to have taken some of Bradstock's Glasgow-based book which handled predominately corporate business and had a brokerage of around £200,000.

Smart & Cook said that following extensive research it was found that Scotland is a prospering country with great potential.


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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