Fire ripped through a plastics factory in Portsmouth, leading to the evacuation of a nearby Sainsbury's store and Hilton hotel this week.
The blaze, which broke out just after 9.30am, created a huge pall of black smoke rising some 300ft into the air, and resulted in temporary closure of the M27 and local roads.
Once firefighters had the fire under control, it was time to start assessing the damage.
McLarens Toplis was appointed to handle the loss, which is expected to exceed £5m.
Spaform plastics factory makes acrylic baths and other plastic items.
The building stored acrylics, plastic resin and fibreglass as well as gas tanks.
Spaform hopes to be trading from alternative premises shortly.
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.
