The ABI has announced the appointment of Stephen Haddrill as its director general in succession to Mary Francis. He will take up his position on 3 May.

The ABI said Haddrill was currently director general, Fair Markets Group at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). He has extensive knowledge of the financial services industry, it said.

Haddrill spent much of his career at the DTI, before that he held senior posts in the central policy unit in Hong Kong and the Department of Energy.

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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