Lie detectors, UV light and cognitive interviewing - all of it might help cut claims but can it tell the size of a ring? Backchat learns that this private bit of info can be the key to cutting out fraud on insurance claims.

An Allianz Cornhill spokeswoman explains: "We recently turned down a claim from a woman who said she had lost an expensive ring down the sink. Inquiries revealed that the plug-hole was too small for her ring to have passed through."

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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