Mike Eve, the former chief executive of Aon Risk Services, is among the backers of a new head-hunting agency called Torus Search.

He said: “Torus Search is part of a wider family of businesses that we are building to address the human-capital needs of corporations.

“We are in discussion with other consultancies that specialise in aspects of the human-capital arena, such as interim management, outplacement, leadership development, change management and e-learning to create a group that can maximise the market value of our clients.”

He is joined by two other senior executives from the insurance and reinsurance world. Peter Le Beau has worked with Swiss Re and is now an independent consultant. David Reynolds has been a senior manager with Combined Insurance Company and is currently undertaking consultancy projects for major internationals.

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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