We've had bubonic plague, more recently the Sars virus, and now it seems that a new and highly virulent disease is sweeping through the UK. But this time it's affecting underwriters' profits rather then human health.
According to Chubb European personal lines head John Sims, rich people are succumbing in their droves to insurance apathy disease.
So what are the symptoms? There's no rash or nausea, but this pernicious condition causes sufferers not to buy high net worth insurance. Very nasty. So how does one avoid catching it? That appears to be more difficult. The carrier is not a rat or mosquito, it is spread by the industry's "grey" image, says Sims.
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.
