Firms scoop honours at industry awards

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 06:06

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Two Island-based firms have scooped honours at awards ceremonies in the UK this month.

Old Mutual International and Zurich International were winners at the International Investment Awards and International Adviser Global Financial Services Awards in London this month.

Old Mutual took home five industry accolades across both whilst Zurich was able to secure three.

Zurich CEO, Peter Huber, has called the results a 'fantastic achievement' for the company, whilst Old Mutual Chief Executive, Peter Kenny, says winning is a recognition of the commitment and hard work of the team.

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