Towergate has appointed Nick Houghton as regional sales director for Northern England and Scotland.

Nick has 15 years' insurance experience in a variety of roles within Zurich, Alexander Forbes and Marsh.

Towergate's Northern region includes both wholesale underwriting agencies and retail brokers, which control in excess of £100m GWP.

This position is the latest to be filled as Towergate recruits a regional sales and marketing infrastructure to support business development plans.

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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