Brit Insurance Holdings has announced the year 2000 results for its subsidiary Brit Insurance.

Overall gross written premiums were up 65% to £38m, with pre-tax profits increased to £6.2m from £4.4m.

Neil Eckert, chief executive of Brit Insurance Holdings, said: “This is a first-class result from our regulated subsidiary.

“It is the first tangible sign of the forecast recovery in the market and the result has exceeded our expectations.”

Dane Douetil, chief executive of Brit Insurance, said that although rates had greatly improved in 2001, further increases were needed to meet the company's growth strategy.


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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