New commercial partnerships director also joins from LV=

Validus has hired Steve Crowe and Iain Bryce from Aviva in a wave of senior appointments.

Crowe has joined as chief financial officer, while Bryce is taking up the role of programme and change director.

Ian Gray has also joined the insurance services firm from LV= as director of commercial partnerships.

Validus chief executive Mike Srokowski said: “These new appointments are a big step forward in our aim to become the number one supplier of technology solutions to the UK motor claims market. Our plan is to build upon the growing market expectation and fulfil our strong growth prospects following the MBO last year with Lloyds Development Capital.”

Srokowski said that Crowe would also join the Validus board and be responsible for group strategy and M&A.

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.