Birthday boy wonder.
This year's inaugural recipient is set to become the youngest ever Lloyd's motor underwriter when he takes on full responsibility at Syndicate 877 Torch Motor Policies on his 30th birthday - 1 January 2000.
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEARSponsored by: Kennedys
Winner: Philip Cunningham
Finalists: Kevin McAlpin, Devitt Insurance Services; Giles Hawtin,
McLarens Toplis; Caroline Smith, Norwich Union; Philip
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