Former Lloyd's of London underwriter and former chairman of Wellington Underwriting, Ian Agnew, has been appointed a non-executive director of Equitas Holdings.

Agnew, who was appointed by the Corporation of Lloyd's, succeeds Stephen Catlin, chairman of Catlin Underwriting Agencies, after more than five years of service.

Agnew formed managing and members agency I C Agnew Underwriting Ltd, a company that was acquired by Wellington Underwriting in 1990.

In July 1998, he was appointed chairman of Wellington.

Mr Agnew has served as deputy chairman of Lloyd's, and has also been appointed to the Boards of Equitas Reinsurance and Equitas, Equitas' two principle subsidiaries.

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.