Shares in Admiral rose to a high of 957p up over 37p following the announcement yesterday that the group had extended its long-term coinsurance arrangement with Great Lakes Re.

While Great Lakes currently underwrites 65% of Admiral's UK private motor business, this figure is set to fall to 40% by 2011.

The group also confirmed that it had signed new reinsurance contracts with Swiss Re and Partner Re.

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.