Zurich Financial Services has appointed Geoff Riddell as chief executive of its general insurance business in the UK, Ireland and Southern Africa.

Riddell takes over from Patrick O'Sullivan, who moves to a new role as Zurich's Group Finance Director.

Riddell will report to Sandy Leitch, chief executive of Zurich Financial Services in the UK.

Leitch said: "Geoff has demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities over the last two years and is a worthy successor to Patrick.

"He has played a pivotal role in the transformation of our General business and I am delighted that he will now be leading this business forward."

John Amore, CEO of Zurich North America Corporate said: "The UK is a core market for Zurich Financial Services. I look forward to working closely with Geoff in developing a consistent group-wide approach to a profitable Non-life business."

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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