Canopius has promoted Derek Hansen to divisional underwriter, global property, reporting to Mike Duffy, joint active underwriter, Syndicate 4444.

Hansen joined Canopius in 2009 as direct & facultative underwriter, global property.

Canopius has also added Jamie Martin as direct & facultative underwriter and Emma Sturgeon as technical assistant, underwriting to the global property team.

Duffy said: “Derek has proved to be a great asset to our global property team, blending a first-hand understanding of brokers’ and clients’ needs with technical underwriting skills. I am confident that under Derek’s leadership, this division will continue to develop its market-leading capabilities, whilst maintaining its strong track record of profitable underwriting."

He added: “I am also pleased to welcome Jamie and Emma to our global property division. Their experience will further strengthen our team and support our drive to provide high levels of underwriting expertise and service to our brokers and clients. ”

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.