Willis said it has strengthened its professional risks practice with a series of senior appointments.

Roland Avery, previously chief operating officer, and Duncan Holmes and Chris Root, previously executive directors of Aon's London-based professional risks division, have joined Willis Professional Risks.

Avery joins Willis as managing director of global markets with responsibility for the professional risks division.

Holmes and Root, who have both been appointed directors of global markets, will both join the management team of the professional risks division.

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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