Zurich appointments
Chief executive of Zurich's UK, Irish and Southern African general insurance business Geoff Riddell has been appointed chief executive of Zurich's Global Corporate B …

Zurich appointmentsChief executive of Zurich's UK, Irish and Southern African general insurance business Geoff Riddell has been appointed chief executive of Zurich's Global Corporate Business. His successor is yet to be announced. The reshuffle, has also seen Zurich London managing director Martin South promoted to head up Zurich's new International Businesses unit.

Willis Shanghai stakeWillis has received approval from the China Regulatory Commission to complete the purchase of a 50% equity stake in Shanghai Pudong Insurance Brokers.

NU acquisitionNorwich Union has acquired the online and telephone-based motor sales business of Oneswoop.com.

Credit coverCredit insurance company Atradius has launched two policies designed to help small companies protect themselves against the risk of bad credit. The company said its new products could help firms recoup their losses if their customers were declared insolvent.

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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