Calls to Abbey Legal Protection for legal advice on redundancy increased by more than 20% in the final three months of 2001.

Abbey's legal information manager Claire Birkinshaw said the inquiries were about five main areas: redundancy procedures, employment contracts, disciplinary action, holiday entitlements and maternity issues.

Birkinshaw said the calls were prompted by the recent economic downturn.

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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