At the launch of his healthcare insurer, FirstAssist, Tim Ablett was waxing lyrical about the need to get sick employees back to work quickly.
It would seem the world of insurance broking could be a good place to start. According to a survey from employment law firm Peninsula, brokers in Manchester and London are the sickest in the country, with sick days per employee running at ten and 11 days a year, respectively.
The most common reason for a day off? Food poisoning at 27%. Brokers in Birmingham benefit from the healthiest (or most conscientious) workforce in the country, with each employee taking an average of only six sick days a year.
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.
