Commercial underwriting agency Evolution Underwriting has appointed Ian Allard as underwriting assistant.

Allard is Evolution's first insurance professional trainee, based in Maidstone.

Evolution chief executive Paul Upton said: “We have embarked on a strategy of growing our own people to deal with the challenges presented by the UK commercial market.

"That way we can ensure that the standards of professionalism on which we built our business can be maintained for the future."

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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