Automobile Association members are expected to accept Centrica's £1.1 billion offer for the breakdown recovery service.

Centrica, the demerged domestic supply arm of British Gas, is seeking to add to its household services business, which already sells electricity alongside credit cards, home insurance, plumbing and mobile phone services.

Votes poured into the AA, before yesterday's postal vote deadline. Members can still vote in person at a meeting at London Arena on September 16.

AA advisers are concerned not to give the impression that the deal has already been approved.

Two-thirds of AA members voting will need to support the deal if the offer is to go ahead. Only 4.6m eligible members – mostly personal members – are allowed to vote. Eligible members only will each receive windfalls of £240 if the offer is approved.

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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