Risk management used to be something nice to have but is now a must, according to Sharon Roots, a senior member of ALARM (Association of Local Authority Risk Managers).
She said risk management "must be an essential and integral part of every organisation's activities".
She added: "Neither is it enough now to confine it purely to insurable loss control - the focus must be on prevention rather than damage limitation."
Roots believes that risk management has now become so important that local authorities and other public bodies "no longer have a choice" and simply must use it.
Risk management is now part of the Comprehensive Performance Assessments and is a requirement of the Audit Commission.
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.
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.
