Regional independent brokers' network Unitas has held its first conference.

The conference theme was Working Better Together and focused on what individual brokers or businesses could achieve when working as a group.

Unitas chairman Philip Bland said the network's key objectives were increased sales, training and development, operational efficiency and information sharing and benchmarking.

Speakers at the conference included Norwich Union managing director Patrick Snowball, whose address was titled "A Forward Looking View of the UK Insurance Industry."


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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